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Associate-2% vs national median626 grads tracked

Biological and Physical Sciences at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Ranked 34th of 58 associate programs in Biological and Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,787
middle 50%: $21,000 – $42,230
Median · 5 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $34,065 – $66,905
Median · 10 years out
$63,793
middle 50%: $44,849 – $88,138

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biological and Physical Sciences (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of J Sargeant Reynolds Community College's associate program in Biological and Physical Sciences earn a median $29,787 one year after graduating, rising to $63,793 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $48,550 for this field, ranking 34th 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.

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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,995 total interest

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