Biological and Physical Sciences at Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · Associate's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Blue Ridge Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Blue Ridge 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 | — |
| 11 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $62,651 | $61,554 | #5 | — |
| 12 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $62,331 | $56,717 | #14 | $20,108 |
| 13 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $60,852 | $59,787 | #8 | $30,509 |
| 14 | Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA | $60,535 | $55,123 | #15 | — |
| 15 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $59,719 | $54,340 | #16 | — |
| 16 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $59,650 | $54,278 | #17 | — |
| 17 | Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | $59,287 | $53,947 | #18 | — |
Other Majors at Blue Ridge Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,288 | $70,005 | #703 of 962 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,223 | — | #80 of 122 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,991 | $24,728 | #170 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,854 | $39,510 | #23 of 124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,092 | — | #401 of 547 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $34,176 | — | #49 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Blue Ridge Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Blue Ridge Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Blue Ridge Community College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Blue Ridge Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.