Biological and Physical Sciences at Sauk Valley Community College
Ranked 24th 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 Sauk Valley Community College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $27,096 one year after graduating, rising to $60,501 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 24th 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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