Biological and Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · Associate's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey 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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| 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 |
| 59 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $47,418 | $46,588 | #53 | $29,678 |
| 60 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago, IL | $47,366 | $46,537 | #54 | $26,939 |
| 61 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $47,229 | $48,018 | #46 | $23,903 |
| 62 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $46,956 | $42,758 | #67 | $21,923 |
| 63 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $46,834 | $46,014 | #56 | $27,320 |
Other Majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,238 | $26,232 | #336 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,939 one year after graduating and $47,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.