Biological and Physical Sciences at College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA · Associate's Degree · about 180 graduates a year
College of the Redwoods graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Redwoods 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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| 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 |
| 79 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $41,701 | $37,945 | #82 | — |
| 80 | Rend Lake College Ina, IL | $41,686 | $40,956 | #71 | $24,444 |
Other Majors at College of the Redwoods by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $98,703 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,170 | — | #913 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Redwoods biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Redwoods rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, College of the Redwoods ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at College of the Redwoods worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.