# Marquette University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 239105, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marquette-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,173
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,125 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (4 colleges, $55,874): +$22,251
- Versus the U.S. median: +$17,973

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,125 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,269 | $93,530 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,916 | $79,447 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $27,378 | $114,988 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $32,374 | $135,971 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $36,813 | $154,615 | 3.8 years |

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

## Physiology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $78,125 | $27,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $56,407 | $24,682 | $14,305 | 46% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $55,340 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $50,144 | not reported | $12,220 | 42% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $140,170 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $128,890 WI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $61,640 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $63,210 WI, $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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