Biological and Physical Sciences at San Jose City College
San Jose, CA · Associate's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
San Jose City College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Jose 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 | — |
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| 81 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $41,514 | $36,433 | #84 | — |
| 82 | Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL | $41,226 | $40,504 | #73 | — |
| 83 | Highland Community College Freeport, IL | $41,202 | $40,481 | #74 | — |
| 84 | San Jose City College San Jose, CA | $40,609 | $36,952 | #83 | — |
| 85 | Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA | $39,396 | $35,848 | #85 | — |
Other Majors at San Jose City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,094 | — | #5 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,307 | — | #20 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Jose City College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Jose City College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, San Jose City College ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at San Jose City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.