Biology at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in biology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 812 | The University of Olivet Olivet, MI | $42,353 | $44,656 | #805 | $34,415 |
| 813 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $42,222 | $40,187 | #827 | $22,140 |
| 814 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $41,862 | $40,090 | #829 | $31,392 |
| 815 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,694 | $38,992 | #832 | $26,350 |
| 816 | Malone University Canton, OH | $41,515 | $44,303 | #807 | $22,005 |
| 817 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $47,834 | #762 | $18,690 |
| 818 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $40,967 | $44,097 | #810 | $33,518 |
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 |
| Anthropology | $45,833 | $25,891 | #97 of 188 |
| Sociology | $43,544 | $27,553 | #415 of 462 |
| 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 biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,350 one year after graduating and $41,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #815 by median pay four years after graduation, and #832 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,653.
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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.