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Associate+2% vs national median534 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at Black Hawk College

Ranked 21st of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,670
middle 50%: $19,774 – $39,904
Median · 5 years out
$49,594
middle 50%: $34,840 – $68,012
Median · 10 years out
$60,771
middle 50%: $42,696 – $89,353

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Physical Sciences (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Black Hawk College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $27,670 one year after graduating, rising to $60,771 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 21st of 58 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9 yrs
≈ $11,092 total interest

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