Biological and Physical Sciences at Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Hudson County Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hudson County 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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| 71 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $43,842 | $39,893 | #75 | $23,311 |
| 72 | Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA | $43,757 | $39,816 | #76 | — |
| 73 | John Wood Community College Quincy, IL | $43,445 | $42,684 | #68 | — |
| 74 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $43,419 | $38,108 | #80 | $19,269 |
| 75 | American River College Sacramento, CA | $43,319 | $39,417 | #77 | $29,022 |
| 76 | Napa Valley College Napa, CA | $43,305 | $39,405 | #78 | — |
| 77 | College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA | $42,531 | $38,700 | #79 | — |
Other Majors at Hudson County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,897 | $92,941 | #360 of 962 |
| Engineering Science | $69,966 | — | #6 of 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $64,320 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,392 | — | #46 of 59 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,480 | $25,735 | #38 of 122 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,471 | $20,232 | #107 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,195 | $28,818 | #71 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,114 | $34,810 | #242 of 547 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $44,758 | $34,545 | #40 of 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,675 | $25,541 | #710 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $38,349 | $26,170 | #55 of 96 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,361 | $22,619 | #15 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hudson County Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,269 one year after graduating and $43,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hudson County Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Hudson County Community College ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Hudson County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,750.
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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.