Colby College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,407
students enrolled
542
degrees and certificates a year
89%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,180
average net price a year
Tuition $63,790
$60,052
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$80,490
median earnings, 10 years after entry
32% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 29% | 156 |
| Biological sciences | 16% | 86 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 42 |
| Natural resources | 7% | 39 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 35 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 5 |
The job market around Colby College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kennebec County, where the college is.
50
open professional jobs
11
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Kennebec County
2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$65,062
median household income
Kennebec County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to programs (1 open), human resources (4 open), engineering (4 open), data & analytics (6 open).
Hiring most: Army National Guard Units (3), Veterans Health Administration (3), Five Below (2), Performance Food Group (2), Performance Foodservice (2), RICEFW Technologies (2), Samprasoft (2), State of Maine (2).
What they hire for: Operations (10), Data & Analytics (6), Customer Success (5), Sales (5), Engineering (4), Human Resources (4). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Colby College?
- Colby College enrolls about 2,407 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waterville, Maine. It awards about 542 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Colby College?
- 89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Colby College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,052 six years after entry and $80,490 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Colby College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Colby College awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Colby College?
- 50 open professional jobs are listed in Kennebec County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Army National Guard Units has the most openings.
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