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Psychology at Colby College

Colby College graduates about 43 psychology majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 96th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 77 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 46 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 50% of the schools we've counted.

Graduates a year438% of the class
Courses in the catalog46more than 50% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$41,000
Admit rate7%whole school
SAT middle 50%1430–1540whole school

Around Colby College

Colby College, Olin Science Center, Author: Nick Kline
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Lunder Admissions House, Author: Nick Kline
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Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, Author: Nick Kline
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WATERVILLE, MAINE – SEPTEMBER 14: Images of Colby College at sunrise on Friday,
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Where psychology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 29 · Academic 15 · Athletics 8 · Arts 3 · Library 2 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Chapman University 77
  2. Fordham University 77
  3. Texas Christian University 77
  4. Vassar College 77
  5. Macalester College 77
  6. Gallaudet University 77
  7. University of Arizona 76
  8. University of Georgia 76

Other strong majors at Colby College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Colby College with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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