Biological and Physical Sciences at Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA · Associate's Degree · about 259 graduates a year
Cerritos College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cerritos 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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| 38 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $50,905 | $46,320 | #55 | $26,780 |
| 39 | Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL | $50,823 | $49,933 | #31 | — |
| 40 | Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL | $50,741 | $49,853 | #32 | $18,345 |
| 41 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $50,527 | $45,976 | #57 | $25,221 |
| 42 | Morton College Cicero, IL | $50,393 | $49,511 | #34 | $22,435 |
| 43 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $50,340 | $45,806 | #58 | — |
| 44 | Black Hawk College Moline, IL | $50,172 | $49,294 | #35 | — |
Other Majors at Cerritos College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,092 | — | #66 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $87,282 | — | #8 of 237 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $68,923 | — | #2 of 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,343 | — | #51 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $58,974 | — | #39 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,923 | $18,208 | #477 of 947 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,222 | — | #83 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cerritos College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,221 one year after graduating and $50,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cerritos College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Cerritos College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Cerritos College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.