Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Portland Community College
Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Biomedical Sciences (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Portland Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences earn a median $44,488 one year after graduating, rising to $62,393 by year ten. Figures are based on 111 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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