Biological and Physical Sciences at Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA · Associate's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
Laurel Ridge Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 7% more 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 Laurel 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 | — |
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| 26 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $54,379 | $53,427 | #20 | $27,081 |
| 27 | Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA | $53,835 | $48,986 | #38 | — |
| 28 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $53,777 | $48,934 | #39 | — |
| 29 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA | $53,653 | $48,856 | #41 | $37,850 |
| 30 | Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL | $53,633 | $52,694 | #22 | — |
| 31 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA | $53,233 | $48,439 | #42 | — |
| 32 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | $53,058 | $52,129 | #23 | $26,130 |
Other Majors at Laurel 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 | $80,083 | $69,986 | #480 of 962 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,867 | — | #68 of 122 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,253 | $28,017 | #214 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Laurel Ridge Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,850 one year after graduating and $53,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Laurel Ridge Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Laurel Ridge Community College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Laurel Ridge Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,101.
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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.