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Biological & Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Chicago, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Biological and Physical Sciences

with a smaller student body of 1,425 in Chicago, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,939 track close to the $26,356 national median for Biological & Physical Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 32.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates.

At #32 out of 43 programs, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College's financial outcomes for Biological & Physical Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $26,939/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$282K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
32.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,760
Out-of-state: $28,860

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Natural sciences managers $161,180 +3.7% 50%
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580 -1.6% 67%
Natural sciences managers
$161,180
+3.7% growth 50% AI-proof
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580
-1.6% growth 67% AI-proof

Biological & Physical Sciences Career Guide

Biological & Physical Sciences opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Biological & Physical Sciences Overview

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Biological & Physical Sciences at Other Schools

Laurel Ridge Community College ($37,850) College of Lake County ($37,724) Riverside City College ($33,201) City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College ($33,115) Modesto Junior College ($31,960) Shasta College ($31,415) Tidewater Community College ($30,605) Joliet Junior College ($30,509)

Other Majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Liberal Arts & Humanities ($26,232) Ground Transportation ($24,356)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College's Biological & Physical Sciences program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Biological & Physical Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the job market like for Biological & Physical Sciences from City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College?
With approximately 88,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Biological & Physical Sciences offers a large employment pool. City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →