Analysis
Drawing on outcomes from comparable Colorado mathematics programs, Fort Lewis College's bachelor's degree appears to deliver middle-of-the-road results. The estimated $46,252 first-year salary sits right at the state median and just below the national benchmark of $48,772, while the projected $21,760 in debt aligns with typical borrowing levels for math majors nationwide. That 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment—roughly $240 monthly on a standard plan against first-year income.
What's harder to judge is Fort Lewis's specific positioning within Colorado's competitive landscape. The state's top-performing math programs show considerable variation, from UC Denver's $52,695 down to CU Boulder's surprisingly modest $41,176. Without actual graduate outcomes from Fort Lewis, it's unclear whether the school's 93% admission rate and lower academic selectivity translates into different employment pathways than Colorado's flagship institutions. The 36% Pell enrollment suggests good access, but peer program data can't tell you whether Fort Lewis graduates connect effectively with Colorado's tech and research employers who typically hire math majors.
The estimation here matters because mathematics outcomes can vary significantly based on whether graduates pursue actuarial work, teaching, data analysis, or graduate school. If your child is serious about this major at Fort Lewis specifically, contact the math department directly to ask about recent graduate placements and whether their outcomes track with these state-level estimates.
Where Fort Lewis College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (17 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fort Lewis CollegeDurango | $9,670 | $46,252* | — | $21,760* | — |
 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver | $10,017 | $52,695* | $67,691 | $27,000* | 0.51 |
 Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver | $10,780 | $48,997* | $60,567 | $33,279* | 0.68 |
 Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins | $12,896 | $47,835* | $58,736 | $21,020* | 0.44 |
 University of Northern ColoradoGreeley | $12,010 | $44,668* | $48,902 | $20,700* | 0.46 |
 University of Colorado BoulderBoulder | $16,430 | $41,176* | $68,103 | $20,960* | 0.51 |
| National Median | — | $48,772* | — | $21,500* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fort Lewis College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.