Biological & Physical Science at Heartland Community College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, you may want to check out the program at Heartland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Heartland Community College is located in Normal, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 biological & physical science degrees were granted at Heartland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Heartland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Heartland Community College. Of 4,855 students, 1,127 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,490 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Heartland Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Heartland Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #33 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 49 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #42 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 191 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Heartland Community College
Graduates of Heartland Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,130 |
| 2 years | $19,592 |
| 3 years | $32,931 |
| 4 years | $47,079 |
| 5 years | $48,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Heartland Community College report median earnings of $47,079, compared with $40,312 for all Heartland Community College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Heartland Community College comes in at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Heartland Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Heartland Community College are 49% women (38) and 51% men (40).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Heartland Community College
Among the 78 associate’s biological & physical science graduates at Heartland Community College, 49% were women (38) and 51% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Heartland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Heartland 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.
More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Heartland Community College
This Biological & Physical Science program at Heartland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Physical Science program at Heartland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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