Biological and Physical Sciences at Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Associate's Degree · about 344 graduates a year
Modesto Junior College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Modesto Junior 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 | — |
| 11 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $62,651 | $61,554 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Modesto Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,345 | $99,339 | #16 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,214 | $45,865 | #50 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,779 | — | #117 of 205 |
| Sociology | $46,397 | — | #12 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,644 | $28,331 | #392 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,669 | $28,102 | #319 of 426 |
| History | $41,437 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,635 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,387 | $28,387 | #661 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,301 | $25,832 | #46 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,536 | $21,794 | #21 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Modesto Junior College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,960 one year after graduating and $64,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Modesto Junior College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Modesto Junior College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Modesto Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.