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Biological & Physical Science at Modesto Junior College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Modesto Junior College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Modesto Junior College is in Modesto, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 311 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Modesto Junior College.

Studying Online at Modesto Junior College

Many students take online classes at Modesto Junior College. Of 18,258 students, 6,025 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,093 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Modesto Junior College

These rankings give you a sense of how Modesto Junior College’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#59 of 92
Best Value	California	#61 of 84
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Modesto Junior College

Students who complete Modesto Junior 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	$20,526
3 years	$43,076
4 years	$57,371
5 years	$64,091

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Modesto Junior College report median earnings of $57,371, compared with $43,002 for all Modesto Junior College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Modesto Junior College is $9,036.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Modesto Junior College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Modesto Junior College are 81% women (253) and 19% men (58).

Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Modesto Junior College

Of the 311 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Modesto Junior College, 81% were women (253) and 19% were men (58).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	112
Hispanic / Latino	142
Black / African American	4
Asian	42
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 62% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Modesto Junior 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 Modesto Junior College

This Biological & Physical Science program at Modesto Junior College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	311

Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Graduates of the Biological & Physical Science program at Modesto Junior College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.