Biological and Physical Sciences at San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
San Diego Mesa College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego Mesa 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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| 33 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago, IL | $52,454 | $51,536 | #24 | $33,115 |
| 34 | Triton College River Grove, IL | $52,421 | $51,503 | #25 | $29,069 |
| 35 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $52,007 | $51,097 | #29 | $22,654 |
| 36 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $51,936 | $47,258 | #49 | $19,521 |
| 37 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL | $51,025 | $50,132 | #30 | $27,451 |
| 38 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $50,905 | $46,320 | #55 | $26,780 |
| 39 | Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL | $50,823 | $49,933 | #31 | — |
Other Majors at San Diego Mesa College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $62,616 | — | #6 of 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,220 | $40,642 | #63 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $57,592 | — | #40 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,321 | — | #7 of 53 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $53,912 | — | #4 of 124 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,872 | — | #28 of 286 |
| Biology | $49,919 | — | #11 of 47 |
| Psychology | $48,650 | $26,229 | #13 of 106 |
| Sociology | $46,618 | — | #10 of 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,652 | — | #368 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,826 | — | #3 of 14 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $36,098 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego Mesa College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,521 one year after graduating and $51,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego Mesa College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, San Diego Mesa College ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at San Diego Mesa College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.