Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fort Lewis College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fort Lewis College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $50,985 | $77,389 | -13% | #53 of 57 | #54 | $25,397 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,693 | $59,298 | -22% | #730 of 796 | #773 | $19,225 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $56,304 | -6% | #103 of 138 | #117 | — |
| Marketing | — | $56,044 | -19% | #449 of 516 | #490 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $33,376 | $56,038 | -18% | #232 of 271 | #253 | $19,674 |
| Chemistry | $34,159 | $51,332 | -21% | #203 of 209 | #205 | $15,000 |
| Public Health | $37,498 | $47,830 | -19% | #182 of 215 | #208 | $13,262 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $22,541 | $46,492 | -15% | #245 of 265 | #254 | $14,951 |
| Psychology | $27,019 | $46,256 | -9% | #738 of 1027 | #932 | $17,919 |
| Anthropology | $25,891 | $45,833 | -2% | #97 of 188 | #135 | $18,013 |
| Sociology | $27,553 | $43,544 | -17% | #415 of 462 | #443 | $18,682 |
| Biology | $26,350 | $41,694 | -27% | #815 of 841 | #832 | $17,653 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,419 | $41,675 | -24% | #582 of 610 | #603 | $15,163 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,718 | $41,653 | -14% | #469 of 576 | #528 | $16,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $41,032 | -13% | #620 of 680 | #670 | — |
| Outdoor Education | $25,514 | $39,598 | +1% | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,754 | — | — | — | — | $16,465 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fort Lewis College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $775,366
- Avg rent near campus: $1,966/mo — vs ~$579/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81301 (2.0% cap, Durango)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $18,688 |
| Room | $5,212 | |
| Board | $6,122 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,412 | $39,540 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,272 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,612 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,105 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,703 |
| $110,001+ | $16,310 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fort Lewis College's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology