Biological and Physical Sciences at Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Associate's Degree · about 170 graduates a year
Antelope Valley Community College District graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Antelope Valley Community College District 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 | — |
| 11 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $62,651 | $61,554 | #5 | — |
| 12 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $62,331 | $56,717 | #14 | $20,108 |
Other Majors at Antelope Valley Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,758 | $89,234 | #129 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $84,908 | $64,230 | #39 of 560 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $80,606 | $60,323 | #14 of 40 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,030 | — | #3 of 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,512 | $26,096 | #230 of 547 |
| Biology | $42,705 | — | #30 of 47 |
| Sociology | $42,230 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,827 | $28,211 | #325 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $38,575 | $24,052 | #34 of 38 |
| Psychology | $38,497 | — | #60 of 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,358 | — | #45 of 53 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,925 | — | #62 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,423 | — | #945 of 947 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,588 | — | #28 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Antelope Valley Community College District biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,614 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Antelope Valley Community College District rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Antelope Valley Community College District ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Antelope Valley Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more 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.