Biology at Clark College
Vancouver, WA · Associate's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Clark College graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Clark College Compares for Biology
All 47 colleges reporting biology 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
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| 36 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $37,949 | $38,583 | #37 | — |
| 37 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $37,495 | $42,098 | #28 | — |
| 38 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $37,289 | $37,912 | #39 | $28,791 |
| 39 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $37,011 | $34,042 | #42 | — |
| 40 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO | $36,428 | $39,058 | #35 | — |
| 41 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $35,009 | $35,594 | #40 | — |
| 42 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $34,961 | $30,685 | #47 | — |
Other Majors at Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,898 | $63,543 | #188 of 962 |
| Physical Sciences | $76,889 | — | #2 of 24 |
| Precision Metal Working | $70,504 | $46,609 | #7 of 66 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,804 | $45,656 | #94 of 176 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,676 | $40,313 | #79 of 205 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $52,604 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,108 | — | #141 of 225 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $46,766 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,088 | $41,100 | #240 of 476 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,211 | $37,087 | #97 of 286 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,765 | $23,953 | #487 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,229 | — | #416 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,342 | $28,118 | #124 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,011 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Clark College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($44,758).
← All data for Clark College · Methodology
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.