Geology & Earth Sciences at Fort Lewis College
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Fort Lewis College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fort Lewis College is in Durango, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Fort Lewis College.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Lewis College
Distance learning is available at Fort Lewis College. Of 3,544 students, 56 (2%) studied exclusively online and 725 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Lewis College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Lewis College are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Fort Lewis College
Among the 7 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Fort Lewis College, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Lewis College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Lewis College, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geology & Earth Sciences program at Fort Lewis College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geology & Earth Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Hydrologists | $96,513 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.