Biological and Physical Sciences at Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL · Associate's Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Kishwaukee College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kishwaukee 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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| 62 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $46,956 | $42,758 | #67 | $21,923 |
| 63 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $46,834 | $46,014 | #56 | $27,320 |
| 64 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $46,269 | $42,132 | #69 | $25,468 |
| 65 | Kishwaukee College Malta, IL | $46,128 | $45,320 | #60 | $24,070 |
| 66 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $45,557 | $41,484 | #70 | $30,605 |
| 67 | Sauk Valley Community College Dixon, IL | $45,005 | $44,217 | #62 | — |
| 68 | South Suburban College South Holland, IL | $44,903 | $44,117 | #63 | — |
Other Majors at Kishwaukee College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,632 | — | #278 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,594 | $50,290 | #195 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $67,540 | — | #32 of 176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,090 | $21,090 | #218 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kishwaukee College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,070 one year after graduating and $46,128 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kishwaukee College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Kishwaukee College ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Kishwaukee College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,992.
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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.