Biological and Physical Sciences at Imperial Valley College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Imperial Valley College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Imperial Valley College graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all biological and physical sciences associates programs nationally.
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 California
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in California (107 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Valley College | $23,311 | $41,148 | $8,829* | — |
| Riverside City College | $33,201 | $47,360 | $8,712* | 0.26 |
| Modesto Junior College | $31,960 | $57,371 | $9,036* | 0.28 |
| Shasta College | $31,415 | — | $12,324* | 0.39 |
| American River College | $29,022 | $39,275 | $14,400* | 0.50 |
| Victor Valley College | $26,780 | $55,134 | $9,205* | 0.34 |
| National Median | $26,130 | — | $8,639* | 0.33 |
Other Biological and Physical Sciences Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside City College Riverside | $1,420 | $33,201 | $8,712 |
| Modesto Junior College Modesto | $1,270 | $31,960 | $9,036 |
| Shasta College Redding | $1,197 | $31,415 | $12,324 |
| American River College Sacramento | $1,288 | $29,022 | $14,400 |
| Victor Valley College Victorville | $1,425 | $26,780 | $9,205 |
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.