Where Imperial Valley College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all biological and physical sciences associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Imperial Valley College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Valley College | $23,311 | $41,148 | +77% |
| Modesto Junior College | $31,960 | $57,371 | +80% |
| Victor Valley College | $26,780 | $55,134 | +106% |
| Riverside City College | $33,201 | $47,360 | +43% |
| San Diego Mesa College | $19,521 | $45,701 | +134% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in California (107 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Imperial Valley CollegeImperial | $1,126 | $23,311 | $41,148 | $8,829* | — |
 Riverside City CollegeRiverside | $1,420 | $33,201 | $47,360 | $8,712* | 0.26 |
 Modesto Junior CollegeModesto | $1,270 | $31,960 | $57,371 | $9,036* | 0.28 |
 Shasta CollegeRedding | $1,197 | $31,415 | — | $12,324* | 0.39 |
 American River CollegeSacramento | $1,288 | $29,022 | $39,275 | $14,400* | 0.50 |
 Victor Valley CollegeVictorville | $1,425 | $26,780 | $55,134 | $9,205* | 0.34 |
| National Median | — | $26,130 | — | $8,639* | 0.33 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with biological and physical sciences graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
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 Imperial Valley College, approximately 50% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 32 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.