Biological and Physical Sciences at San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
San Diego City College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 54% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego City 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 San Diego City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,244 | — | #50 of 962 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $71,302 | — | #1 of 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,716 | — | #5 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,001 | $33,350 | #217 of 547 |
| Biology | $50,465 | — | #10 of 47 |
| Human Services | $44,787 | — | #21 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,081 | $25,639 | #740 of 947 |
| Psychology | $37,754 | — | #68 of 106 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,005 | — | #12 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego City College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $77,094 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego City College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, San Diego City College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at San Diego City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 54% 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.