Anthropology at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in anthropology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Anthropology
All 188 colleges reporting anthropology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $83,493 | $79,468 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $81,120 | $87,053 | #1 | $43,924 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,768 | $81,541 | #2 | $36,700 |
| 4 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $71,018 | $76,146 | #4 | $34,489 |
| 5 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $70,846 | $65,256 | #6 | $40,071 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,562 | $63,353 | #7 | $40,384 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,172 | $57,108 | #16 | $22,614 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,359 | $58,562 | #12 | $28,661 |
| 9 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $62,674 | $57,029 | #17 | $31,744 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,300 | $55,779 | #20 | $28,314 |
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| 94 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $46,321 | $42,149 | #141 | — |
| 95 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $45,920 | $46,191 | #100 | $27,775 |
| 96 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $45,890 | $49,246 | #66 | $29,518 |
| 97 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $45,833 | $42,863 | #135 | $25,891 |
| 98 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $45,821 | $41,694 | #148 | $26,178 |
| 99 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $45,809 | $49,160 | #70 | $28,262 |
| 100 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $45,664 | $46,427 | #98 | $28,160 |
Other Majors at Fort Lewis College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $77,389 | $50,985 | #53 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,298 | $45,693 | #730 of 796 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,304 | — | #103 of 138 |
| Marketing | $56,044 | — | #449 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,038 | $33,376 | #232 of 271 |
| Chemistry | $51,332 | $34,159 | #203 of 209 |
| Public Health | $47,830 | $37,498 | #182 of 215 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,492 | $22,541 | #245 of 265 |
| Psychology | $46,256 | $27,019 | #738 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $43,544 | $27,553 | #415 of 462 |
| Biology | $41,694 | $26,350 | #815 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,675 | $24,419 | #582 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,653 | $25,718 | #469 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,032 | — | #620 of 680 |
| Outdoor Education | $39,598 | $25,514 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $22,754 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Lewis College anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,891 one year after graduating and $45,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,013.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.