# Ashland University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Ashland, OH. IPEDS 201104, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ashland-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,192
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,199 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (9 colleges, $57,479): +$3,720
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,047

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,199 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,489 | $69,584 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $17,893 | $75,508 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,052 | $80,399 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,229 | $102,246 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,507 | $111,860 | 4.3 years |

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

## Physiology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | $109,604 | not reported | $29,533 | 80% |
| Ashland University | $61,199 | $27,000 | $21,988 | 61% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $57,479 | $26,786 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $57,479 | $26,786 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $57,479 | $26,786 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $57,479 | $26,786 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $57,479 | $26,786 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $57,479 | $26,786 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $53,654 | $27,000 | $27,603 | 67% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $137,170 OH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $51,660 OH, $59,460 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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