Biology and chemistry majors are prepared for a variety of different jobs, including those in the health professions. John Wood prepares students with a broad background in the sciences. Students choosing to transfer to a four-year university may specialize further in a variety of areas or subfields.
| Biological Sciences | Associate Degree (AS) |
| Chemistry | Associate Degree (AS) |
| Time to Complete Program: | 2 years / 4 semesters |
| Students Transfer to: | Bradley University
Colorado State Culver Stockton College Purdue University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Truman State University Quincy University University of Illinois University of Missouri Western Illinois University |
| Natural Sciences Illinois State Salary | Agricultural and Food Scientist: $27,700 – $60,480
Astronomer: N/A Biochemist: $53,550 – $162,670 Chemical Engineer: $37,940 – $133,660 Environmental Science Technician: $27,440 – $70,780 Epidemiologist: $56,940 – 117,380 Forensic Science Technician: $50,300 -$115,500 Geoscientist: $42,190 – $115,050 High School Teacher: $38,850 – $106,140 Materials Engineer: $53,070 – $130,430 Microbiologist: $35,640 – $97,000 Physicist: $58,990 – $179,670 Wildlife Biologist: $39,780 – $80,840 Zoologist: $39,780 – $80,840 |
| Natural Sciences National Average Salary | Agricultural and Food Scientist: $39,910
Astronomer: $100,590 Biochemist: $91,190 Chemical Engineer: $102,160 Environmental Science Technician: $45,490 Epidemiologist: $69,660 Forensic Science Technician: $57,850 Geoscientist: $89,850 High School Teacher: $59,170 Materials Engineer: $94,610 Microbiologist: $50,850 Physicist: $118,830 Wildlife Biologist: $62,290 Zoologist: $62,290 |