# Boston University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,873
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,342 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $74,379): -$12,037
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,190

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,342 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 8.6 years |

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

## Physiology at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $74,422 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Merrimack College | $74,379 | not reported | $37,927 | 70% |
| Boston University | $62,342 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $64,170 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $65,950 MA, $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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