# California State University-Chico: Physiology (bachelor's)

Chico, CA. IPEDS 110538, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-chico/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,952
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,230 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Physiology at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist University | $76,789 | $23,125 | $26,285 | 62% |
| San Francisco State University | $68,440 | $17,480 | $12,278 | 50% |
| University of California-Davis | $66,461 | $14,598 | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-Chico | $61,230 | $19,500 | $14,480 | 63% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $57,139 | $17,049 | $12,548 | 93% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Chico, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Chico, CA, $62,440 CA, $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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