Biological and Physical Sciences at Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · Associate's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Rock Valley College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rock Valley 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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| 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 |
| 58 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL | $47,500 | $46,668 | #52 | $30,203 |
| 59 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $47,418 | $46,588 | #53 | $29,678 |
Other Majors at Rock Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $83,428 | — | #6 of 176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,373 | $68,229 | #344 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $76,660 | $59,574 | #39 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,072 | $27,601 | #405 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rock Valley College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,956 one year after graduating and $47,679 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rock Valley College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Rock Valley College ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Rock Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.