Associate-8% vs national median256 grads tracked
Biological and Physical Sciences at Carl Sandburg College
Ranked 46th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$24,971
middle 50%: $18,324 – $34,840
Median · 5 years out
$44,463
middle 50%: $31,136 – $60,067
Median · 10 years out
$55,181
middle 50%: $38,829 – $85,313
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
Biological and Physical Sciences majors at Carl Sandburg College start with a median salary of $25k. Earnings reach $44k after five years and $55k after ten years.
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
10 yrs
≈ $12,527 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Western Community College
$46,194 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Illinois College
$46,127 · 5 yrs out
John Wood Community College
$45,643 · 5 yrs out
South Suburban College
$45,372 · 5 yrs out
John A. Logan College
$44,706 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Wabash Valley College
$44,515 · 5 yrs out
Prairie State College
$44,308 · 5 yrs out
Spoon River College
$44,073 · 5 yrs out
Morton College
$44,017 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$43,798 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$43,792 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges -Frontier Community College
$43,647 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Carl Sandburg College
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$74,805 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$64,565 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$59,900 · 5 yrs out
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services (Associate)
$58,264 · 5 yrs out
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (Associate)
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$56,796 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$55,817 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$52,920 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$50,402 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out