Biological & Physical Sciences at Morton College

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

a smaller institution with 2,593 students in Cicero, IL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $22,435/yr, roughly in line with the $26,356 national median for Biological & Physical Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 38.4x 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 40% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #37 of 43 Biological & Physical Sciences programs, Morton College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $40,630 show a 81% jump from the $22,435 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
42
Score
43
High End
Earnings $22,435/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$394K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
40.3x
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)
$9,768
Out-of-state: $22,056
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,630
81% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Biological & Physical Sciences at Morton College?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biological & Physical Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the AI uncertainty for Biological & Physical Sciences careers?
The 40% scenario spread reflects genuine uncertainty. Some career paths within Biological & Physical Sciences are more exposed than others — the aggregate score blends resistant and vulnerable roles.
Will Biological & Physical Sciences graduates from Morton College find jobs?
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 →