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Certificate (1-2 years)58 grads tracked

Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians at Elgin Community College

Ranked 2nd of 2 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,877
middle 50%: $45,365 – $64,402
Median · 5 years out
$67,887
middle 50%: $54,679 – $82,929
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Elgin Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians earn a median $56,877 one year after graduating, rising to $67,887 by year five. Figures are based on 58 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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

Paid off in
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,266 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hudson Valley Community College
$72,585 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Elgin Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$79,834 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$76,251 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$75,786 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$75,752 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$75,598 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$69,841 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$67,050 · 5 yrs out

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