Biology at San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
San Diego City College graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego City College Compares for Biology
All 47 colleges reporting biology 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
| 11 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $49,919 | $45,423 | #22 | — |
| 12 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $49,548 | $52,243 | #10 | $28,480 |
| 13 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $48,980 | $44,569 | #23 | $15,731 |
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 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $77,094 | — | #2 of 85 |
| 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 |
| 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 biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego City College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, San Diego City College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at San Diego City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.