Biological and Physical Sciences at Richland Community College
Decatur, IL · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Richland Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Richland 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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| 67 | Sauk Valley Community College Dixon, IL | $45,005 | $44,217 | #62 | — |
| 68 | South Suburban College South Holland, IL | $44,903 | $44,117 | #63 | — |
| 69 | Norco College Norco, CA | $44,674 | $40,650 | #72 | — |
| 70 | Richland Community College Decatur, IL | $44,259 | $43,484 | #64 | — |
| 71 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $43,842 | $39,893 | #75 | $23,311 |
| 72 | Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA | $43,757 | $39,816 | #76 | — |
| 73 | John Wood Community College Quincy, IL | $43,445 | $42,684 | #68 | — |
Other Majors at Richland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,623 | $68,635 | #369 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,165 | $46,542 | #190 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,715 | $26,712 | #643 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Richland Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Richland Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Richland Community College ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Richland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.