Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Lewis & Clark College vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 16 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Lewis & Clark College.
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $49,503★ | — | 43 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | — | $33,002 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mathematics. | — | $25,194 | — | 20 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 82K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics.Small sample | — | $81,567★ | — | 14 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | — | $57,783 | — | 39 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $55,288 | $85,376 | 66 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | — | $52,622 | — | 33 |
| Political Science and Government.Small sample | — | $36,848 | — | 16 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $53,026 | — | 22 |
Fine and Studio Arts. leads humanities & arts with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $42,788★ | — | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $39,705 | — | 26 |
| History.Small sample | — | $24,421 | — | 18 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $24,035 | — | 11 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $20,140 | — | 16 |
| Philosophy.Small sample | — | $18,771 | — | 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 26K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $26,353 | — | 29 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
