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Biological & Physical Science at Imperial Valley College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Imperial Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Imperial Valley College is in Imperial, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 257 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Imperial Valley College.

Studying Online at Imperial Valley College

Many students take online classes at Imperial Valley College. Of 8,873 students, 2,521 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,906 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Imperial Valley College

Students who complete Imperial Valley College’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$16,769
2 years	$26,896
3 years	$40,086
4 years	$41,148
5 years	$49,513

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Imperial Valley College earn a median of $41,148, compared with $33,030 for all Imperial Valley College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Imperial Valley College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Imperial Valley College are 64% women (164) and 36% men (93).

Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Imperial Valley College

Of the 257 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Imperial Valley College, 64% were women (164) and 36% were men (93).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Imperial Valley College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	236
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 95% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Imperial Valley College, higher 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 Imperial Valley College

This Biological & Physical Science program at Imperial Valley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	257

Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Imperial Valley College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, 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.