Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Fort Lewis College · Durango, CO
$26,350Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,694Median earnings 4 years after
$43,405Median earnings 5 years after
$17,653Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Fort Lewis College earn a median of $26,350 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $17,653, about 67% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $41,018 | $23,805 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo | $38,933 | $21,250 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs | $36,571 | $20,000 |
| University of Denver Denver | $36,393 | $20,500 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley | $34,647 | $22,598 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver | $34,562 | $20,358 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins | $32,958 | $21,500 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction | $32,565 | $24,500 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $32,374 | $19,625 |
| Western Colorado University Gunnison | $29,881 | $17,065 |
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$37,498 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$34,159 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,376 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$27,553 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,019 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$25,891 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$25,718 - Outdoor EducationBachelor's degree
$25,514 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$24,419 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$22,754 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$22,541 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$42,602 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$35,906 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$30,323 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,032
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Fort Lewis College make?
The median salary is $26,350 one year after graduation and $43,405 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,653.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.