Biological and Physical Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Associate's Degree · about 242 graduates a year
Northern Virginia Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Virginia 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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| 59 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $47,418 | $46,588 | #53 | $29,678 |
| 60 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago, IL | $47,366 | $46,537 | #54 | $26,939 |
| 61 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $47,229 | $48,018 | #46 | $23,903 |
| 62 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $46,956 | $42,758 | #67 | $21,923 |
| 63 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $46,834 | $46,014 | #56 | $27,320 |
| 64 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $46,269 | $42,132 | #69 | $25,468 |
| 65 | Kishwaukee College Malta, IL | $46,128 | $45,320 | #60 | $24,070 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Virginia Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,923 one year after graduating and $46,956 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Virginia Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Northern Virginia Community College ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Northern Virginia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,875.
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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.