Physical Sciences at Del Mar College
Ranked 18th of 28 associate programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Physical Sciences earn a median $35,528 one year after graduating, rising to $51,789 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $51,515 for this field, ranking 18th of 28 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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