14 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Molecular Biology programme of Colgate University is intended for students who are interested in biology at the molecular level and who wish to take several courses in both biology and chemistry.

A major in Biochemistry of Colgate University is suitable for students who wish to prepare for careers in the chemical profession or in the related fields of life, health, or earth sciences. 

The Department of Biology of Colgate University offers a major program designed to provide students with a common conceptual foundation through two required courses and an opportunity to pursue breadth and specialization through an extensive selection of elective course offerings, seminars, and research tutorials.

The Astrogeophysics major of Colgate University is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in the study of the solar system and planetary matter. The physics and astronomy department explores fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the universe and confronts challenging and exciting scientific problems.

Viewing mathematics through the prism of liberal arts, all students of Applied Mathematics programme of Colgate University benefit from the use of math as a learning tool — for forming habits of precise expression, logical reasoning, and abstract thinking. 

A major in Chemistry of Colgate University is suitable for students who wish to prepare for careers in the chemical profession or in the related fields of life, health, or earth sciences. Study chemistry in a program that is nationally recognized, certified by the American Chemical Society, built to leverage undergraduate student research as a learning tool, and rooted firmly in the liberal arts. 

Students taking courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics who do not wish to major in only one of them should consider a Physical Science interdisciplinary major of Colgate University. The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics comprises eight departments and programs committed to examining the world through an empirical and mathematical framework.

The Mathematical Economics programme of Colgate University is designed to encourage a student with strong interests in the two areas to develop a deeper understanding of economics by viewing it, in part, as an area of applied mathematics.

Environmental Biology programme of Colgate University provides the student with a focus on biological systems and how organisms interact with the abiotic and biotic components of the environment. It also provides a breadth of exposure to environmental studies beyond the field of biology.