# The College of Saint Scholastica: Physiology (bachelor's)

Duluth, MN. IPEDS 174899, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-saint-scholastica/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,020 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,868

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,020 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,433 | $60,186 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $20,420 | $85,151 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $23,562 | $98,254 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $26,047 | $108,616 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $36,051 | $150,333 | 4.2 years |

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

## Physiology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $74,020 | $24,250 | $27,846 | 71% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $64,629 | $22,500 | $16,778 | 85% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $113,500 Duluth, MN-WI, $136,450 MN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $67,230 MN, $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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