Biological and Physical Sciences at Elgin Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (47 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | — | $45,965 | — | — |
| College of Lake County | $37,724 | $46,105 | $7,833 | 0.21 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | $33,115 | — | $8,250 | 0.25 |
| Joliet Junior College | $30,509 | — | $6,500 | 0.21 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | $30,203 | — | $8,965 | 0.30 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $29,678 | $42,959 | $6,196 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $26,130 | — | $8,639 | 0.33 |
Other Biological and Physical Sciences Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $4,494 | $37,724 | $7,833 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago | $4,380 | $33,115 | $8,250 |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $4,530 | $30,509 | $6,500 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $4,380 | $30,203 | $8,965 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville | $3,870 | $29,678 | $6,196 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Elgin Community College, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.