Biological & Physical Science at Waubonsee Community College
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Waubonsee Community College is located in Sugar Grove, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 261 biological & physical science graduations were recorded at Waubonsee Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Waubonsee Community College
Many students take online classes at Waubonsee Community College. Of 8,305 students, 1,250 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,290 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Waubonsee Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Waubonsee Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 49 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 50 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 190 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Waubonsee Community College
Graduates of Waubonsee Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,690 |
| 2 years | $33,410 |
| 3 years | $37,431 |
| 4 years | $46,117 |
| 5 years | $50,683 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Waubonsee Community College take home a median $46,117, compared with $40,419 for all Waubonsee Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Waubonsee Community College stands at $8,067.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Waubonsee Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Waubonsee Community College are 57% women (149) and 43% men (112).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Waubonsee Community College
Among the 261 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Waubonsee Community College, 57% were women (149) and 43% were men (112).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Waubonsee Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 85 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Waubonsee 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 Waubonsee Community College
This Biological & Physical Science program at Waubonsee Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 261 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Waubonsee Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.
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