Biological and Physical Sciences at Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Sussex County Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sussex 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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| 20 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $56,438 | $51,355 | #26 | — |
| 21 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $56,192 | $51,131 | #27 | $31,415 |
| 22 | Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA | $56,162 | $51,104 | #28 | — |
| 23 | Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ | $55,699 | $48,886 | #40 | — |
| 24 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $54,768 | $49,835 | #33 | $33,201 |
| 25 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Chicago, IL | $54,410 | $53,457 | #19 | $24,111 |
| 26 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $54,379 | $53,427 | #20 | $27,081 |
Other Majors at Sussex County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,929 | $27,166 | #219 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,816 | $32,079 | #151 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,399 | $22,293 | #810 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sussex County Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sussex County Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Sussex County Community College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Sussex County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181).
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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.