U.S. median for this major: $60,152.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 20% 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 $85,270. College Scorecard.
Skidmore College 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 Skidmore College'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 | $9,932 | $40,622 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $11,454 | $46,847 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $15,855 | $64,847 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $22,438 | $91,771 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $45,136 | $184,606 | 5.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (75% 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 ($67,645) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,012 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 New York colleges
Every New York 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 | Ithaca College | $76,318 | $23,149 | $33,926 | 76% |
| 2 | Skidmore College | $67,645 | $13,250 | $32,297 | 83% |
| 3 | University at Buffalo | $66,880 | $23,900 | $20,995 | 75% |
| 4 | SUNY Brockport | $56,745 | $26,722 | $16,353 | 55% |
4 more New York 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 Skidmore College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Skidmore College
- Acceptance rate: 21% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,363
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
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Skidmore College Physiology questions
How much do Skidmore College Physiology graduates earn?
Physiology graduates of Skidmore College earn a median $67,645 four years after graduating and $30,632 one year after. The U.S. median for Physiology graduates across 64 colleges is $60,152.
How much debt do Skidmore College Physiology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physiology graduates of Skidmore College is $13,250, about 20% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,200.
Is Skidmore College a good school for Physiology in New York?
On pay, Physiology graduates of Skidmore College earn $67,645 four years out, $383 above the median for the same major across 4 New York colleges ($67,262) and $7,493 above the U.S. median ($60,152). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Skidmore College rank for Physiology in New York?
Of 4 New York colleges reporting Physiology graduate earnings, Skidmore College ranks 2nd. The highest is Ithaca College at $76,318.
What jobs do Physiology graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $139,830 in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area 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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