# Physiology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/physiology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $60,152 across 64 colleges (middle half $56,681–$68,321); median federal debt $23,317
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Physiology: median $59,662 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 8% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors | 2% | $47,160 | 7.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 2% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Software Developers | 2% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Medical Assistants | 2% | $45,690 | 12.9% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $66,461 (5) | $67,211 (222) |
| FL | $61,342 (5) | — |
| MA | $74,379 (3) | — |
| NY | $67,262 (4) | — |
| OH | $57,479 (9) | — |
| SC | $58,317 (3) | — |
| WA | $60,299 (5) | — |
| WI | $55,874 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Nova Southeastern University (FL): $122,809
2. California Baptist University (CA): $76,789
3. University of Florida (FL): $73,679
4. San Francisco State University (CA): $68,440
5. University of California-Davis (CA): $66,461
6. Florida State University (FL): $61,342
7. California State University-Chico (CA): $61,230
8. University of Lynchburg (VA): $59,744
9. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $57,139
10. Shenandoah University (VA): $54,490
11. University of Miami (FL): $47,683
12. Florida Southern College (FL): $38,358

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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