Physical Sciences at Jackson College
Jackson, MI · Associate's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Jackson College graduates in physical sciences earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Jackson College Compares for Physical Sciences
All 24 colleges reporting 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 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $77,477 | $71,262 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $76,889 | $70,721 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $67,944 | $59,633 | #4 | $27,136 |
| 4 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $62,142 | $59,146 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | $61,575 | $63,908 | #3 | $27,007 |
| 6 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,723 | $54,344 | #13 | — |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,243 | $56,387 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,734 | $57,711 | #11 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $50,871 | $48,419 | #14 | $27,203 |
| 10 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #6 | — |
| 11 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Los Alamos, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Jackson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,704 | $75,953 | #505 of 962 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $72,487 | — | #24 of 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,414 | $48,583 | #342 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,164 | $39,162 | #86 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,745 | $29,624 | #330 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,290 | — | #355 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,124 | $26,696 | #777 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson College physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,734 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, Jackson College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at Jackson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076).
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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.