Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Biological and Physical Sciences at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois · See Biological and Physical Sciences nationally
Poor return
$-78,257 over 10 years
For graduates of Biological and Physical Sciences at College of DuPage.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$22,654
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$38,303
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$10,664
Median debt as of 2024
$-78,257
10-year net gain as of 2024
Biological and Physical Sciences at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | Certificate | $69,526 | — | +12,497% | Strong return |
| 2 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | Certificate | $87,877 | — | +8,340% | Strong return |
| 3 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | Certificate | $61,587 | — | +6,743% | Strong return |
| 4 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | Certificate | $64,091 | — | +6,675% | Strong return |
| 5 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | Certificate | $72,992 | — | +5,895% | Strong return |
| 6 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | Certificate | $49,513 | — | +3,948% | Strong return |
| 7 | Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA | Certificate | $70,154 | — | +3,701% | Strong return |
| 8 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | Certificate | $101,376 | $18,853 | +3,539% | Strong return |
| 9 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | Certificate | $56,996 | — | +3,140% | Strong return |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | Certificate | $68,435 | — | +2,853% | Strong return |
Other majors at College of DuPage
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Certificate | $56,318 | $9,000 | +960% | Strong return |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Certificate | $38,303 | $10,664 | -693% | Poor return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.