Biological and Physical Sciences at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Associate's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
Southwestern Illinois College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwestern Illinois 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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| 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 |
| 60 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago, IL | $47,366 | $46,537 | #54 | $26,939 |
| 61 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $47,229 | $48,018 | #46 | $23,903 |
| 62 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $46,956 | $42,758 | #67 | $21,923 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Illinois College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,373 | $65,290 | #693 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,693 | $57,296 | #177 of 560 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $69,675 | $46,355 | #6 of 117 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $68,288 | — | #2 of 426 |
| Precision Metal Working | $62,981 | — | #23 of 66 |
| Legal Support Services | $53,017 | $42,994 | #22 of 109 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,893 | — | #329 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,620 | $25,513 | #562 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Illinois College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,678 one year after graduating and $47,418 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Illinois College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Southwestern Illinois College ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Southwestern Illinois College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $4,500.
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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.