Biological & Physical Science at Moraine Valley Community College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, you may want to check out the program at Moraine Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Moraine Valley Community College is located in Palos Hills, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 281 biological & physical science graduations were recorded at Moraine Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Moraine Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Moraine Valley Community College. Of 11,296 students, 1,390 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,098 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Moraine Valley Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Moraine Valley Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 50 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 191 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College
Students who complete Moraine Valley 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 | $25,136 |
| 2 years | $22,192 |
| 3 years | $32,035 |
| 4 years | $42,653 |
| 5 years | $53,502 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn a median of $42,653, compared with $43,389 for all Moraine Valley Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Moraine Valley Community College comes in at $6,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Moraine Valley Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Moraine Valley Community College are 56% women (156) and 44% men (125).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Moraine Valley Community College
Among the 281 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Moraine Valley Community College, 56% were women (156) and 44% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Moraine Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 150 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 69 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Moraine Valley Community College, below 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 Moraine Valley Community College
This Biological & Physical Science program at Moraine Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 281 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Physical Science program at Moraine Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.
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