# East Carolina University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,494
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,791 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,717 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,639

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,791 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 3.5 years |

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

## Physiology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | $61,791 | $24,717 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $50,564 | $22,899 | $20,109 | 71% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Greenville, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Greenville, NC, $52,450 NC, $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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