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Associate-2% vs national median55 grads tracked

Biology, General at Del Mar College

Ranked 18th of 40 associate programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,266
middle 50%: $18,268 – $33,128
Median · 5 years out
$51,737
middle 50%: $35,940 – $67,887
Median · 10 years out
$73,958
middle 50%: $56,642 – $97,392

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Biology, General earn a median $24,266 one year after graduating, rising to $73,958 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $52,636 for this field, ranking 18th of 40 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
8.6 yrs
≈ $11,070 total interest

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