A Colgate University education can make a significant difference not only in graduates' starting pay, but also in salary potential throughout their careers, according to the 2009 College Salary Report.

The study released this week by PayScale, an online site that collects data on salaries for different professions, reveals which colleges offer the best return on investment.

What's a Colgate University degree worth?

A study released Wednesday by PayScale, which was reported in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, may shed some light on that question.