Biological and Physical Sciences at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 244 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of DuPage 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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| 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 |
| 37 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL | $51,025 | $50,132 | #30 | $27,451 |
| 38 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $50,905 | $46,320 | #55 | $26,780 |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $89,991 | $58,160 | #4 of 25 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $86,313 | $45,016 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,079 | $69,105 | #562 of 962 |
| Engineering | $76,160 | — | #21 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,554 | $59,215 | #75 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,434 | $62,471 | #247 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,233 | $46,497 | #76 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,383 | $42,274 | #49 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,089 | $28,678 | #78 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $50,503 | $26,952 | #2 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,264 | $31,463 | #3 of 90 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $47,775 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,306 | $28,749 | #341 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,946 | — | #26 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,654 one year after graduating and $52,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, College of DuPage ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,664.
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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.