Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's degree · Mission College · Santa Clara, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$87,877Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
146Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Mission College earn a median of $87,877. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,181 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,493–$73,808).
Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside City College Riverside | $33,201 | $8,500 |
| Modesto Junior College Modesto | $31,960 | — |
| Shasta College Redding | $31,415 | — |
| American River College Sacramento | $29,022 | — |
| Victor Valley College Victorville | $26,780 | — |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto | $26,228 | — |
| Santa Ana College Santa Ana | $25,393 | — |
| Cerritos College Norwalk | $25,221 | — |
| East Los Angeles College Monterey Park | $23,633 | — |
| Imperial Valley College Imperial | $23,311 | — |
| Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley | $20,108 | — |
| San Diego Mesa College San Diego | $19,521 | — |
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Other programs at Mission College
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$82,066 - Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree
$48,667 - SociologyAssociate's degree
$64,174 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$147,965 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$67,330
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Mission College make?
The median salary is $87,877 and $87,877 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.