Physical Sciences at Clark College
Vancouver, WA · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Clark College graduates in physical sciences earn 57% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Clark College Compares for Physical Sciences
All 24 colleges reporting 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 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $77,477 | $71,262 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $76,889 | $70,721 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $67,944 | $59,633 | #4 | $27,136 |
| 4 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $62,142 | $59,146 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | $61,575 | $63,908 | #3 | $27,007 |
| 6 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,723 | $54,344 | #13 | — |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,243 | $56,387 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,734 | $57,711 | #11 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $50,871 | $48,419 | #14 | $27,203 |
| 10 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #6 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $37,011 | — | #39 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,342 | $28,118 | #124 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark College physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, Clark College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 57% more than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076).
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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.