53 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

A student should select a major in the Astronomy-Physics programme of Colgate University if he or she is interested in fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the nature of the universe, or in practical questions of engineering, applied physics, or space science.

Colgate University’s Environmental Geology Program focuses on the geological components of the environment, including terrestrial and aquatic systems. Draw on a variety of academic disciplines to study the single most pressing issue in the history of humanity.

Religion programme at Colgate University offers a program of study that challenges students to explore the role of religion across cultures and historical periods, and to think critically about the nature and expression of religiousness. 

Africana and Latin American Studies (ALST) programme of Colgate University is an interdisciplinary program studying the histories and cultures of African Americans and the peoples of Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

One of the first colleges to establish an independent computer science program, Colgate University continues its long tradition of leadership in undergraduate Computer Science - Mathematics education.

The fundamental aim of the curriculum in Music at Colgate University is to develop that experience to its utmost potential. Study music with a background in history and theory, and hone your craft through a blend of performance and individualized training.

Geography bridges perspectives in the social and natural sciences to study people and the environment. In addition to deepening knowledge of biophysical and social change processes in their own right, diverse methodological approaches of Geography programme of Colgate University uncover the relationships between humans and natural and social environments.

The Neuroscience program at Colgate University is one of the first two established at undergraduate institutions in the U.S., and has a particularly strong focus on brain-behavior relationships

The History department curriculum of Colgate University includes courses on African, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and North American subjects, and on contact and interaction among these societies. Majors are encouraged to take courses in related departments and programs. 

A student should select a major in the Physics at Colgate University if he or she is interested in fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the nature of the universe, or in practical questions of engineering, applied physics, or space science

The Film and Media Studies program of Colgate University engages students in a critical study of film and other media. Engage in multidisciplinary study and production of film and other visual mass media, examining how they serve as powerful determinants of ideology, identity, and historical consciousness.

Since its creation in 1970, Colgate University’s Peace and Conflict Studies Program has been at the forefront of research and instruction in this interdisciplinary field. The Peace & Conflict Studies (PCON) program at Colgate University draws upon the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to address some of the most challenging issues in the world today. 

There are many good reasons to study Mathematics at Colgate University: preparation for a career, use in another field, or the beauty of the subject itself. Explore the intrinsic elegance of humanity’s truly universal language, advance ongoing scholarship, prepare for careers, and develop skills that matter in almost any discipline.

The core of Psychological Science programme of Colgate University is the study of human and animal behavior. The Psychological and Brain Sciences Department applies scientific approaches to understanding sensation, motivation, perception, cognition, language, development, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior. 

Educational Studies progamme of Colgate University offers a comprehensive study of formal and informal educational institutions and practices, and the ways they are affected by social forces.

Theater programme of Colgate University educates students in the interdisciplinary practice of theater through required courses in acting, directing, stagecraft, and stage design, as well as elective courses in playwriting, screenwriting, and dance.

An English major of Colgate University develops students’ ability to use language effectively and enhances their critical and analytical skills by making them aware of the social and historical context in which writing, in any of its forms, is produced.

Latin programme of Colgate University embraces a multifaceted approach to the ancient Greek and Roman world, studying not only language and literature but also history, art, archaeology, religion, politics, philosophy, and anthropology.

Russian and Eurasian Studies (REST) of Colgate University is a multi- and interdisciplinary program that aims to give students an understanding of the history, politics, environment, and culture of Russian, East European and Eurasian places, along with proficiency in the Russian language. 

The Native American Studies program of Colgate University offers students the opportunity to undertake a comparative study of the pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary cultures of North and Latin America.