Biological and Physical Sciences at Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL · Associate's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Oakton College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakton 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 49 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $49,181 | $48,320 | #43 | $26,547 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Oakton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,364 | $69,434 | #345 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $60,208 | $52,161 | #34 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,225 | $24,918 | #110 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakton College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakton College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Oakton College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Oakton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.