Biological & Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

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

with a smaller student body of 2,540 in Chicago, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,115 put City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College's Biological & Physical Sciences program 26% above the national median of $26,356 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 39.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biological & Physical Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biological & Physical Sciences's career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #19 of 43 Biological & Physical Sciences programs, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $33,115/yr (26% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$346K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
39.5x
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Biological & Physical Sciences at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates.
What's the job market like for Biological & Physical Sciences from City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?
At 88,200 annual openings, Biological & Physical Sciences has a large employment base. City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
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