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Colgate Disploma = Big Paydays

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

Colgate was recently ranked eighth among undergraduate institutions in terms of earning potential of its graduates, higher than najor national schools such as Duke (9), Notre Dame (13), and Penn (15).

That ranking was determined through data generated by PayScale.com, an online site that says it has the largest salary database in the world. Its 2010-11 College Salary Report suggests that companies are willing to pay a premium for students hailing from the nation's top universities, like Colgate.

Colgate's details:

  • Mid-career median salary: $119,000
  • Starting median salary: $48,700
  • 2010-2011 tuition: $41,870
  • College rank: 21 (Liberal Arts)
  • Acceptance rate: 32% 
  • Total undergrad enrollment: 2,825

As parents and prospective students consider the costs of college, media reports said, the potential earning power of graduates is one of many factors to consider.

Among liberal arts schools, Colgate was ranked second in terms of salary potential, behind only Harvey Mudd College.

See CNBC's story and a list of schools.

Source: Colgate

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