Biological and Physical Sciences at Mt San Jacinto Community College District

San Jacinto, CA · Public · Associate Degree

enrolling 14,859 students in San Jacinto, CA.

Program Analysis

At $26,228/yr, Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Mt San Jacinto Community College District land near the $26,356 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 97.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biological and Physical Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biological and 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 #11 of 43 Biological and Physical Sciences programs, Mt San Jacinto Community College District scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
55
Score
57
High End
Earnings $26,228/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$274K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
97.6x
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)
$2,812
Out-of-state: $22,552

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Biological and 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

About Biological and Physical Sciences Careers

Your career in the sciences likely begins in a classroom or a lab. As a secondary school teacher, you’ll spend your days guiding students through everything from frog dissections to chemical reactions, planning engaging lessons, and setting up lab equipment. Another path is postsecondary teaching, which involves more university-level lecturing, independent research, and mentoring future scientists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mt San Jacinto Community College District's Biological and Physical Sciences program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biological and Physical Sciences graduates.
Is there demand for Biological and Physical Sciences workers?
With approximately 88,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Biological and Physical Sciences offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →