Biological and Physical Sciences at Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · Associate's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Joliet Junior College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Joliet Junior 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 | — |
| 11 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $62,651 | $61,554 | #5 | — |
| 12 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $62,331 | $56,717 | #14 | $20,108 |
| 13 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $60,852 | $59,787 | #8 | $30,509 |
| 14 | Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA | $60,535 | $55,123 | #15 | — |
| 15 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $59,719 | $54,340 | #16 | — |
| 16 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $59,650 | $54,278 | #17 | — |
Other Majors at Joliet Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,413 | $71,988 | #341 of 962 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $71,822 | — | #5 of 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $70,645 | $57,778 | #170 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $69,595 | — | #29 of 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,317 | $39,887 | #123 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $48,069 | $36,988 | #21 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,059 | — | #216 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,576 | $27,296 | #247 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $44,605 | $28,252 | #13 of 96 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $28,246 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Joliet Junior College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,509 one year after graduating and $60,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Joliet Junior College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Joliet Junior College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Joliet Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.