Is Fort Lewis College worth it?
Fort Lewis College is a public, four-year institution in Durango, Colorado (small town). It awarded 607 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business and environmental studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,214
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,601
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,349
Average net price
$17,296
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
607
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
3,079
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $33,376 | $56,038 | 79 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,019 | $46,256 | 63 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,419 | $41,675 | 47 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $22,754 | N/A | 42 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $27,553 | $43,544 | 39 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $45,693 | $59,298 | 38 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $22,541 | $46,492 | 36 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,350 | $41,694 | 36 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $50,985 | $77,389 | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $25,718 | $41,653 | 25 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $25,891 | $45,833 | 22 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $37,498 | $47,830 | 19 |
| Outdoor Education | Bachelor's | $25,514 | $39,598 | 16 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $34,159 | $51,332 | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 1,302 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13% | 1,238 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 1,235 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 1,092 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 816 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 604 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 532 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 425 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fort Lewis College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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