Sociology
Bachelor's degree · Fort Lewis College · Durango, CO
$27,553Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,544Median earnings 4 years after
$38,414Median earnings 5 years after
$18,682Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Fort Lewis College earn a median of $27,553 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502). Median debt is $18,682, about 68% of first-year earnings.
Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Adams State University Alamosa | $46,948 | $25,750 |
| Western Colorado University Gunnison | $43,178 | — |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $42,022 | $19,406 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver | $40,011 | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder | $37,958 | $16,000 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo | $37,389 | $18,800 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins | $37,335 | $19,746 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley | $36,077 | $23,570 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $27,226 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sociology graduates from Fort Lewis College make?
The median salary is $27,553 one year after graduation and $38,414 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,682.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.