Biological and Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL · Associate's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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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| 30 | Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL | $53,633 | $52,694 | #22 | — |
| 31 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA | $53,233 | $48,439 | #42 | — |
| 32 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | $53,058 | $52,129 | #23 | $26,130 |
| 33 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago, IL | $52,454 | $51,536 | #24 | $33,115 |
| 34 | Triton College River Grove, IL | $52,421 | $51,503 | #25 | $29,069 |
| 35 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $52,007 | $51,097 | #29 | $22,654 |
| 36 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $51,936 | $47,258 | #49 | $19,521 |
Other Majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,155 | $32,568 | #343 of 947 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,170 | $34,294 | #25 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,115 one year after graduating and $52,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.