Biological and Physical Sciences at Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Associate's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Virginia Western Community College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 5% less 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 Virginia Western 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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| 54 | Lake Land College Mattoon, IL | $48,077 | $47,235 | #50 | — |
| 55 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $47,743 | $43,443 | #65 | — |
| 56 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $47,679 | $46,844 | #51 | $21,956 |
| 57 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $47,601 | $43,345 | #66 | $27,786 |
| 58 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL | $47,500 | $46,668 | #52 | $30,203 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Virginia Western Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $74,206 | — | #28 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $72,417 | $61,030 | #60 of 237 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,142 | $64,052 | #847 of 962 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $67,524 | $49,287 | #30 of 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,088 | $54,480 | #258 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,202 | $38,214 | #417 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,248 | $22,071 | #595 of 947 |
| Social Sciences | $38,545 | $19,220 | #35 of 38 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,760 | — | #407 of 426 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $32,513 | — | #89 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,440 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $28,573 | — | #57 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Western Community College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,786 one year after graduating and $47,601 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Western Community College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Virginia Western Community College ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Virginia Western Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($50,181), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,000.
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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.