Biological and Physical Sciences at Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Associate's Degree · about 296 graduates a year
Moraine Valley Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 3% 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 Moraine 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Moraine 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 | $86,862 | $73,137 | #249 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,590 | $55,739 | #452 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,372 | $23,372 | #318 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Moraine Valley Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,128 one year after graduating and $48,554 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moraine Valley Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Moraine Valley Community College ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Moraine Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,250.
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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.