# Life University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Marietta, GA. IPEDS 140252, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/life-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,662
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,462 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,439 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,690

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,462 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,151 | $126,680 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $28,136 | $126,612 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $30,263 | $136,184 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $33,995 | $152,978 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,883 | $138,974 | 5.8 years |

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

## Physiology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life University | $57,462 | $22,439 | $29,791 | 38% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $60,360 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $58,170 GA, $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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