# Fort Lewis College: Accounting (bachelor's)

Durango, CO. IPEDS 127185, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fort-lewis-college/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,693
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,298 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in CO: 8 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (9 colleges, $71,577): -$12,279
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,075

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,298 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,622 | $81,564 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,014 | $74,521 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,468 | $85,270 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,498 | $85,401 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $13,158 | $57,632 | 3.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $96,903 | $21,288 | $36,131 | 76% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $73,698 | $26,320 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Regis University | $73,054 | $33,668 | $18,397 | 61% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $71,577 | not reported | $15,103 | 41% |
| Colorado Christian University | $64,060 | $41,848 | $29,500 | 64% |
| Western Colorado University | $63,922 | not reported | $16,425 | 51% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $59,567 | not reported | $10,051 | 40% |
| Fort Lewis College | $59,298 | $21,500 | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $97,030 CO, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $182,690 CO, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $103,850 CO, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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