Biological and Physical Sciences at Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 297 graduates a year
Santa Rosa Junior College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Rosa Junior 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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| 52 | Oakton College Des Plaines, IL | $48,644 | $47,792 | #47 | — |
| 53 | Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL | $48,554 | $47,704 | #48 | $23,128 |
| 54 | Lake Land College Mattoon, IL | $48,077 | $47,235 | #50 | — |
| 55 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $47,743 | $43,443 | #65 | — |
| 56 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $47,679 | $46,844 | #51 | $21,956 |
| 57 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $47,601 | $43,345 | #66 | $27,786 |
| 58 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL | $47,500 | $46,668 | #52 | $30,203 |
Other Majors at Santa Rosa Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,471 | $100,800 | #27 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,316 | — | #89 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,598 | — | #26 of 547 |
| Sociology | $57,450 | — | #3 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,912 | — | #137 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $46,768 | $27,691 | #12 of 38 |
| Psychology | $45,473 | — | #18 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Rosa Junior College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,743 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Rosa Junior College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Santa Rosa Junior College ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Santa Rosa Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.