Biological and Physical Sciences at American River College
Sacramento, CA · Associate's Degree · about 295 graduates a year
American River College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How American River College Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 85 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Community College Woodland, CA | $89,041 | $81,021 | #1 | — |
| 2 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $77,094 | $70,150 | #2 | — |
| 3 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $71,064 | $64,664 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $67,323 | $66,144 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Copper Mountain Community College Joshua Tree, CA | $66,094 | $60,141 | #7 | — |
| 6 | San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA | $65,425 | $59,532 | #9 | — |
| 7 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA | $65,210 | $59,337 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $64,444 | $58,640 | #11 | $31,960 |
| 9 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $63,614 | $57,885 | #12 | — |
| 10 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $63,205 | $57,512 | #13 | — |
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| 72 | Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA | $43,757 | $39,816 | #76 | — |
| 73 | John Wood Community College Quincy, IL | $43,445 | $42,684 | #68 | — |
| 74 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $43,419 | $38,108 | #80 | $19,269 |
| 75 | American River College Sacramento, CA | $43,319 | $39,417 | #77 | $29,022 |
| 76 | Napa Valley College Napa, CA | $43,305 | $39,405 | #78 | — |
| 77 | College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA | $42,531 | $38,700 | #79 | — |
| 78 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $41,855 | $38,085 | #81 | $26,228 |
Other Majors at American River College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,386 | $98,951 | #19 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $100,258 | — |
| Social Sciences | $47,731 | — | #10 of 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American River College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,022 one year after graduating and $43,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American River College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, American River College ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at American River College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.