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Biological & Physical Sciences at Lewis and Clark Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 2,252 students in Godfrey, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,320 track close to the $26,356 national median for Biological & Physical Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 64.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 40% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Biological & Physical Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $6,500 in median debt against $27,320 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #18 ranking among 43 Biological & Physical Sciences programs places Lewis and Clark Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $27,320-to-$46,089 earnings arc over five years reflects a 69% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
51
Score
53
High End
Earnings $27,320/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$479K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
67.5x
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)
$7,104
Out-of-state: $25,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
2.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,089
69% growth from Year 1

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

See the full career breakdown for Biological & Physical Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Lewis and Clark Community College and 42 other schools.

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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 Lewis and Clark Community College

Mining & Petroleum Technology ($61,659) Nursing ($60,115) Mining & Petroleum Technology ($58,787) Dental Assisting ($54,276) Dental Assisting ($53,786) Accounting ($42,502) Precision Metalworking ($37,195) Medical Assisting ($32,224)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lewis and Clark Community College's Biological & Physical Sciences program score?
This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates.
How affordable is Biological & Physical Sciences at Lewis and Clark Community College?
At $6,500 in median debt, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates from Lewis and Clark Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
How could AI change the job market for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 40% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
Is there demand for Biological & Physical Sciences workers?
The career paths mapped to Biological & Physical Sciences have roughly 88,200 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →