Chemistry at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in chemistry earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 200 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $52,216 | $59,124 | #171 | $34,512 |
| 201 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $51,747 | $47,086 | #206 | $44,944 |
| 202 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,414 | $48,935 | #204 | — |
| 203 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $51,332 | $48,005 | #205 | $34,159 |
| 204 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,213 | $54,959 | #195 | $26,513 |
| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
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 |
| 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 chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,159 one year after graduating and $51,332 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #205 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.