Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,108
5th percentile
25th percentile in California
Est. Median Debt
$8,829
Est. from CA median (10 programs)

Where Moreno Valley College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all biological and physical sciences associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Moreno Valley College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Moreno Valley College$20,108$38,730+93%
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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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley$1,420$20,108$38,730$8,829*โ€”
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$31,415โ€”$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 Medianโ€”$26,130โ€”$8,639*0.33
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with biological and physical sciences graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

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 Moreno Valley College, approximately 20% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.