Biological and Physical Sciences at West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · Associate's Degree
West Valley College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Valley 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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| 17 | Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | $59,287 | $53,947 | #18 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at West Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $72,333 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,280 | — | #1 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,612 | $24,594 | #38 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,708 | $26,161 | #56 of 947 |
| Sociology | $51,818 | — | #5 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,981 | — | #145 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,933 | — | #2 of 93 |
| Psychology | $41,180 | — | #36 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Valley College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Valley College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, West Valley College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at West Valley 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.