Biological and Physical Sciences at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
College of the Desert graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Desert 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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| 12 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $62,331 | $56,717 | #14 | $20,108 |
| 13 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $60,852 | $59,787 | #8 | $30,509 |
| 14 | Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA | $60,535 | $55,123 | #15 | — |
| 15 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $59,719 | $54,340 | #16 | — |
| 16 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $59,650 | $54,278 | #17 | — |
| 17 | Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | $59,287 | $53,947 | #18 | — |
| 18 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $58,134 | $61,296 | #6 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Desert by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,782 | $91,848 | #78 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,620 | $25,934 | #181 of 547 |
| History | $49,234 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,357 | — | #18 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,349 | $30,417 | #322 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,704 | $32,482 | #269 of 426 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,391 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Psychology | $39,201 | $25,792 | #54 of 106 |
| Sociology | $35,465 | — | #28 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Desert biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,719 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Desert rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, College of the Desert ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at College of the Desert worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.