Biological and Physical Sciences at De Anza College
Cupertino, CA · Associate's Degree · about 223 graduates a year
De Anza College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How De Anza 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 | — |
Other Majors at De Anza College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,297 | — | #7 of 547 |
| Sociology | $62,081 | — | #2 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,754 | — | #48 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,738 | — | #11 of 53 |
| Social Sciences | $51,460 | — | #5 of 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do De Anza College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,064 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does De Anza College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, De Anza College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at De Anza College worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% 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.