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 44% 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 $19,652. College Scorecard.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh'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 | $9,236 | $42,578 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $9,654 | $44,505 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $11,601 | $53,481 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $16,853 | $77,692 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $19,223 | $88,618 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (28% 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 ($56,407) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,843 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 Wisconsin colleges
Every Wisconsin 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 | Marquette University | $78,125 | $27,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $56,407 | $24,682 | $14,305 | 46% |
| 3 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | $55,340 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | $50,144 | — | $12,220 | 42% |
1 more Wisconsin college offers Physiology but has 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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,548
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Biology$53,507
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- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Biochemistry—
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences—
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Physiology questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Physiology graduates earn?
Physiology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median $56,407 four years after graduating and $35,727 one year after. The U.S. median for Physiology graduates across 64 colleges is $60,152.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Physiology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Physiology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $24,682, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,200.
Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh a good school for Physiology in Wisconsin?
On pay, Physiology graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn $56,407 four years out, $533 above the median for the same major across 4 Wisconsin colleges ($55,874) and $3,745 below the U.S. median ($60,152). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh rank for Physiology in Wisconsin?
Of 4 Wisconsin colleges reporting Physiology graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ranks 2nd. The highest is Marquette University at $78,125.
What jobs do Physiology graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $123,600 in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 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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Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Physiology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-oshkosh/majors/physiology (College Scorecard and BLS data).