Psychology at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in psychology earn 9% 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 Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 735 | Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,344 | $48,864 | #613 | $33,375 |
| 736 | Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA | $46,340 | $42,166 | #960 | $30,740 |
| 737 | Shorter University Rome, GA | $46,272 | $47,901 | #679 | — |
| 738 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $46,256 | $43,258 | #932 | $27,019 |
| 739 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $46,253 | $47,040 | #729 | $30,558 |
| 740 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $46,246 | $49,629 | #575 | $33,892 |
| 741 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $46,235 | $54,699 | #243 | $29,307 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,019 one year after graduating and $46,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #738 by median pay four years after graduation, and #932 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,919.
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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.