Biological and Physical Sciences at South Suburban College
South Holland, IL · Associate's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
South Suburban College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Suburban 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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| 65 | Kishwaukee College Malta, IL | $46,128 | $45,320 | #60 | $24,070 |
| 66 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $45,557 | $41,484 | #70 | $30,605 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at South Suburban College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,518 | $52,242 | #339 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,702 | — | #131 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,536 | $46,568 | #164 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,605 | $28,465 | #798 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Suburban College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,903 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Suburban College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, South Suburban College ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at South Suburban College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.