Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's degree · Southwestern Illinois College · Belleville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $29,678 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,181 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,493–$73,808). Median debt is $4,500, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $37,724 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago | $33,115 | — |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $30,509 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $30,203 | $4,800 |
| Triton College River Grove | $29,069 | $7,875 |
| McHenry County College Crystal Lake | $28,614 | $6,875 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago | $27,451 | $6,125 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey | $27,320 | $6,500 |
| William Rainey Harper College Palatine | $27,081 | $6,375 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago | $26,939 | — |
| Parkland College Champaign | $26,547 | $7,000 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago | $26,130 | — |
| Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove | $24,939 | $6,240 |
| Rend Lake College Ina | $24,444 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Chicago | $24,111 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Southwestern Illinois College make?
The median salary is $29,678 one year after graduation and $46,430 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $4,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.