Public Health at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in public health earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 179 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $48,099 | $45,780 | #198 | $36,690 |
| 180 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $48,057 | $53,957 | #139 | $41,457 |
| 181 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $47,851 | $45,544 | #199 | $46,442 |
| 182 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $47,830 | $44,730 | #208 | $37,498 |
| 183 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $47,652 | $46,818 | #194 | $35,023 |
| 184 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $47,641 | $55,148 | #131 | $35,205 |
| 185 | Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY | $47,437 | $45,150 | #203 | $37,548 |
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 |
| 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 public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,498 one year after graduating and $47,830 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #208 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,262.
← 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.