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Associate-3% vs national median279 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at Kankakee Community College

Ranked 37th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,934
middle 50%: $19,546 – $41,319
Median · 5 years out
$47,089
middle 50%: $34,165 – $61,716
Median · 10 years out
$59,610
middle 50%: $39,861 – $83,907

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 Kankakee Community College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $26,934 one year after graduating, rising to $59,610 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 37th 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,609 total interest

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