Sociology at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis College Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 412 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,612 | $47,641 | #344 | $31,699 |
| 413 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,602 | $46,530 | #376 | — |
| 414 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $43,595 | $47,623 | #346 | $34,822 |
| 415 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $43,544 | $40,722 | #443 | $27,553 |
| 416 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $43,520 | $49,278 | #303 | $32,762 |
| 417 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $43,457 | $44,987 | #403 | — |
| 418 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,427 | $46,603 | #374 | $27,400 |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,553 one year after graduating and $43,544 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #415 by median pay four years after graduation, and #443 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,682.
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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.