Biological and Physical Sciences at Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Associate's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
Illinois Valley Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Illinois Valley Community 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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| 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 |
| 39 | Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL | $50,823 | $49,933 | #31 | — |
| 40 | Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL | $50,741 | $49,853 | #32 | $18,345 |
| 41 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $50,527 | $45,976 | #57 | $25,221 |
| 42 | Morton College Cicero, IL | $50,393 | $49,511 | #34 | $22,435 |
| 43 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $50,340 | $45,806 | #58 | — |
Other Majors at Illinois Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,452 | $62,734 | #745 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,004 | $22,700 | #469 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois Valley Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,345 one year after graduating and $50,741 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois Valley Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Illinois Valley Community College ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Illinois Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.