by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FLC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at FLC was ranked #720 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Lewis College handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at FLC is $24,260. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FLC, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,761 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fort Lewis College.
The biology program at FLC awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
