Physical Sciences at Middlesex College
Edison, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 180 graduates a year
Middlesex College graduates in physical sciences earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middlesex 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 | — |
Other Majors at Middlesex College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,065 | $69,896 | #151 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,511 | $64,174 | #33 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $81,043 | $59,451 | #26 of 237 |
| Engineering Science | $74,449 | — | #4 of 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,069 | — | #13 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,991 | $33,090 | #28 of 547 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,217 | $29,265 | #20 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,937 | $32,712 | #126 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,845 | $26,693 | #131 of 947 |
| Education | $48,532 | $16,846 | #5 of 31 |
| Graphic Communications | $38,274 | $20,483 | #12 of 22 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $28,432 | — | #8 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlesex College physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,136 one year after graduating and $67,944 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlesex College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, Middlesex College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at Middlesex College worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,250.
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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.