Biological and Physical Sciences at Shasta College
Redding, CA · Associate's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
Shasta College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Shasta 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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| 18 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $58,134 | $61,296 | #6 | — |
| 19 | Ventura College Ventura, CA | $58,128 | $52,893 | #21 | — |
| 20 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $56,438 | $51,355 | #26 | — |
| 21 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $56,192 | $51,131 | #27 | $31,415 |
| 22 | Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA | $56,162 | $51,104 | #28 | — |
| 23 | Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ | $55,699 | $48,886 | #40 | — |
| 24 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $54,768 | $49,835 | #33 | $33,201 |
Other Majors at Shasta College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,707 | $99,544 | #79 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,914 | — | #221 of 547 |
| Psychology | $42,847 | — | #25 of 106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,720 | — | #494 of 947 |
| Social Sciences | $39,704 | — | #32 of 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shasta College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,415 one year after graduating and $56,192 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shasta College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Shasta College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Shasta College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.