Biology at Porterville College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Biology associates's programs at peer institutions in California (105 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Porterville CollegePorterville | $1,409 | $22,741* | — | $6,625* | — |
 Reedley CollegeReedley | $1,334 | $30,520* | $39,274 | $6,500* | 0.21 |
 Fresno City CollegeFresno | $1,334 | $22,741* | — | $6,625* | 0.29 |
 San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $15,731* | $52,214 | $6,500* | 0.41 |
| National Median | — | $26,503* | — | $10,384* | 0.39 |
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 Porterville College, approximately 36% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.