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Associate-4% vs national median1,004 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at Lake Land College

Ranked 39th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,700
middle 50%: $18,460 – $34,341
Median · 5 years out
$46,485
middle 50%: $33,784 – $63,499
Median · 10 years out
$55,663
middle 50%: $41,954 – $80,013

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 Lake Land College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $24,700 one year after graduating, rising to $55,663 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 39th 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,199 total interest

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