Biological and Physical Sciences at Illinois Valley Community College
Ranked 38th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Physical Sciences (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Valley Community College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $25,825 one year after graduating, rising to $59,295 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 38th 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.
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