Biological and Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King 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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| 48 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $49,555 | $45,124 | #61 | $23,059 |
| 49 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $49,181 | $48,320 | #43 | $26,547 |
| 50 | College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | $49,153 | $48,292 | #44 | $37,724 |
| 51 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $49,098 | $48,238 | #45 | $21,207 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,560 | $27,643 | #651 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $28,042 | $19,447 | #93 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,207 one year after graduating and $49,098 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.