Biological & Physical Sciences at East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Biological and Physical Sciences

serving a student body of 24,401 in Monterey Park, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $23,633/yr, roughly in line with the $26,356 national median for Biological & Physical Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 99.9x 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.

Ranked #12 out of 43 programs, East Los Angeles College's Biological & Physical Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
54
Score
55
High End
Earnings $23,633/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$247K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
99.9x
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)
$2,476
Out-of-state: $20,260

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 East Los Angeles College and 42 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Biological & Physical Sciences at East Los Angeles College?
A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biological & Physical Sciences field.
Is there demand for Biological & Physical Sciences workers?
With approximately 88,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Biological & Physical Sciences offers a large employment pool. East Los Angeles College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →