Biological and Physical Sciences at Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Associate's Degree · about 287 graduates a year
Waubonsee Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waubonsee 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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| 43 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $50,340 | $45,806 | #58 | — |
| 44 | Black Hawk College Moline, IL | $50,172 | $49,294 | #35 | — |
| 45 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $50,156 | $45,639 | #59 | $25,393 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Waubonsee Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,354 | $66,440 | #313 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,429 | — | #26 of 176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,473 | $27,597 | #252 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,050 | — | #98 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waubonsee Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,939 one year after graduating and $49,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waubonsee Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Waubonsee Community College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Waubonsee Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,240.
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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.