Business/Commerce at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in business/commerce earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 229 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,215 | $60,274 | #208 | $43,364 |
| 230 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $56,211 | $60,304 | #207 | $39,957 |
| 231 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $56,206 | $57,145 | #230 | $37,280 |
| 232 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $56,038 | $52,406 | #253 | $33,376 |
| 233 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #235 | $43,340 |
| 234 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | $55,452 | $62,943 | #188 | $32,446 |
| 235 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $55,286 | $59,278 | #213 | $44,262 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,376 one year after graduating and $56,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,674.
← All data for Fort Lewis College · Methodology
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.