Biological and Physical Sciences at Spoon River College
Ranked 48th 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 Spoon River College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $23,058 one year after graduating, rising to $55,054 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 48th 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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