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Associate+1% vs national median382 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at Highland Community College

Ranked 27th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,010
middle 50%: $19,246 – $34,683
Median · 5 years out
$48,917
middle 50%: $35,894 – $65,905
Median · 10 years out
$65,590
middle 50%: $47,355 – $89,121

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 Highland Community College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $26,010 one year after graduating, rising to $65,590 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 27th 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
≈ $11,343 total interest

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