Biological and Physical Sciences at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Parkland 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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| 46 | Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL | $49,992 | $49,117 | #36 | $24,939 |
| 47 | McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL | $49,990 | $49,115 | #37 | $28,614 |
| 48 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $49,555 | $45,124 | #61 | $23,059 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,547 one year after graduating and $49,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Parkland College ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
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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.