Biological and Physical Sciences at Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL · Associate's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Lake Land College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lake Land 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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| 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 |
| 54 | Lake Land College Mattoon, IL | $48,077 | $47,235 | #50 | — |
| 55 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $47,743 | $43,443 | #65 | — |
| 56 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $47,679 | $46,844 | #51 | $21,956 |
| 57 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $47,601 | $43,345 | #66 | $27,786 |
Other Majors at Lake Land College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,993 | $63,651 | #417 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $71,068 | — | #42 of 60 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $62,199 | $53,448 | #5 of 10 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,374 | $58,853 | #159 of 237 |
| Information Science/Studies | $50,071 | — | #22 of 24 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $48,473 | $32,934 | #184 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,132 | — | #140 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,366 | $24,754 | #320 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,928 | — | #159 of 286 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $36,798 | — | #10 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Land College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,077 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Land College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Lake Land College ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Lake Land College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.