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Associate-8% vs national median109 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Wabash Valley College

Ranked 45th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$23,592
middle 50%: $17,986 – $31,293
Median · 5 years out
$44,515
middle 50%: $29,502 – $58,934
Median · 10 years out
$56,235
middle 50%: $40,274 – $84,610

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 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Wabash Valley College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $23,592 one year after graduating, rising to $56,235 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 45th 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
10 yrs
≈ $12,725 total interest

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