Biological and Physical Sciences at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 148 graduates a year
Orange Coast College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Orange Coast 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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| 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 |
| 81 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $41,514 | $36,433 | #84 | — |
| 82 | Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL | $41,226 | $40,504 | #73 | — |
Other Majors at Orange Coast College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $91,682 | $68,484 | #19 of 560 |
| Engineering | $73,237 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,193 | — | #53 of 547 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,829 | — | #10 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,454 | $24,128 | #253 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,152 | — | #48 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange Coast College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,701 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange Coast College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Orange Coast College ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Orange Coast College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.