Physical Science Technologies/Technicians at Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · Associate's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Del Mar College graduates in physical science technologies/technicians earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 5% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Del Mar College Compares for Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
All 16 colleges reporting physical science technologies/technicians 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 | Lee College Baytown, TX | $126,148 | $128,256 | #1 | $94,986 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $111,662 | $113,528 | #3 | $59,496 |
| 3 | Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY | $103,607 | $117,314 | #2 | $61,539 |
| 4 | College of the Mainland Texas City, TX | $101,553 | $103,250 | #4 | $49,694 |
| 5 | Victoria College Victoria, TX | $99,658 | $101,323 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Kilgore College Kilgore, TX | $99,017 | $100,671 | #6 | $68,335 |
| 7 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $98,153 | $99,793 | #7 | $56,948 |
| 8 | Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX | $92,294 | $93,836 | #8 | $49,932 |
| 9 | Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX | $90,820 | $92,337 | #9 | $42,539 |
| 10 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $88,882 | $90,367 | #10 | $45,277 |
Other Majors at Del Mar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $79,303 | — | #2 of 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,877 | $70,673 | #535 of 962 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $67,372 | — | #2 of 16 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $65,106 | $34,991 | #4 of 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,849 | $52,431 | #264 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $63,265 | — | #131 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,377 | — | #108 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,598 | $32,980 | #253 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $48,674 | $42,057 | #183 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,511 | $22,108 | #196 of 947 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,512 | — | #12 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Del Mar College physical science technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,948 one year after graduating and $98,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Del Mar College rank for physical science technologies/technicians?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for physical science technologies/technicians graduates, Del Mar College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical science technologies/technicians at Del Mar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for physical science technologies/technicians ($80,768), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,375.
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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.