Biological & Physical Sciences at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Sciences, take a look at what Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 193 biological & physical sciences degrees were granted at Elgin Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Elgin Community College
Distance learning is available at Elgin Community College. Of 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Elgin Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Elgin Community College are 51% women (98) and 49% men (95).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Of the 193 associate’s biological & physical sciences degrees awarded at Elgin Community College, 51% were women (98) and 49% were men (95).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 60 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 55% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College, lower than the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Physical Sciences program at Elgin Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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