# Auburn University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,884
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,063 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,089

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,063 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 6.2 years |

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

## Physiology at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $52,063 | $24,250 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $133,470 AL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $50,820 AL, $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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