# Midwestern State University: Physiology (bachelor's)

Wichita Falls, TX. IPEDS 226833, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/midwestern-state-university/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,539
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,067 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,244 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,085

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,067 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,856 | $40,383 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,886 | $45,080 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,445 | $52,189 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,365 | $70,064 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,988 | $86,585 | 5.2 years |

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

## Physiology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | $50,067 | $22,244 | $11,656 | 43% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Wichita Falls, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Wichita Falls, TX, $56,780 TX, $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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