U.S. median for this major: $60,152.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,200.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,816. College Scorecard.
CWU Physiology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Physiology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CWU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Physiology graduates 4 years after graduating ($60,299) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,080 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Physiology at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Physiology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga University | $67,348 | $25,193 | $35,119 | 86% |
| 2 | Eastern Washington University | $60,556 | $23,041 | $13,886 | 43% |
| 3 | Central Washington University | $60,299 | $20,500 | $18,476 | 54% |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $60,004 | $17,493 | $14,091 | 85% |
| 5 | Washington State University | $43,876 | $25,000 | $14,971 | 61% |
3 more Washington colleges offer Physiology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Physiology graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Exercise Physiologists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +12.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CWU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,580
- Full cost breakdown · all 113 majors · overview
Related majors at CWU
- Biology$56,154
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$47,979
- Biochemistry—
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
CWU Physiology questions
How much do CWU Physiology graduates earn?
Physiology graduates of Central Washington University earn a median $60,299 four years after graduating and $30,340 one year after. The U.S. median for Physiology graduates across 64 colleges is $60,152.
How much debt do CWU Physiology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physiology graduates of Central Washington University is $20,500, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,200.
Is CWU a good school for Physiology in Washington?
On pay, Physiology graduates of Central Washington University earn $60,299 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Washington colleges ($60,299) and $147 above the U.S. median ($60,152). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does CWU rank for Physiology in Washington?
Of 5 Washington colleges reporting Physiology graduate earnings, Central Washington University ranks 3rd. The highest is Gonzaga University at $67,348.
What jobs do Physiology graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $182,480 in Washington and $167,220 nationally. Others include exercise physiologists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Washington University Physiology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/physiology (College Scorecard and BLS data).