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. Also, learn how FLC ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at FLC was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Lewis College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FLC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,208 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FLC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,417 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Fort Lewis College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from FLC. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Physics | 2 |
