Biological & Physical Sciences at Shasta College

Redding, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Biological and Physical Sciences

enrolling 5,536 students in Redding, CA.

Program Analysis

Shasta College's Biological & Physical Sciences graduates start at $31,415/yr — above the $26,356 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 137.3x 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.

Ranked #4 of 43 programs, Shasta College's Biological & Physical Sciences program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $31,415/yr (19% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$329K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
137.3x
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)
$2,394
Out-of-state: $16,554

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 Shasta College and 42 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Biological & Physical Sciences at Shasta College?
A score of 62/100 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. Shasta College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →