Biological and Physical Sciences at College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Associate's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
College of Lake County graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of Lake County 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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| 47 | McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL | $49,990 | $49,115 | #37 | $28,614 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at College of Lake County by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,242 | $72,472 | #603 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,644 | $50,103 | #179 of 560 |
| Engineering | $67,391 | — | #45 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,864 | $63,080 | #145 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,315 | $33,413 | #261 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,967 | — | #16 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Lake County biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,724 one year after graduating and $49,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Lake County rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, College of Lake County ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at College of Lake County 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.