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 #804 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 789 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 804 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Lewis College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FLC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,350 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FLC, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,935 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 $27,650.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FLC paid an average of $779 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $315 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $18,688 |
| Fees | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,390 | $13,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,112 | $4,112 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from FLC in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FLC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the FLC biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FLC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fort Lewis College.