# University at Buffalo: Physiology (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,123
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,880 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,900 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $67,262): -$382
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,728

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,880 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,668 | $62,192 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 3.7 years |

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

## Physiology at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | $76,318 | $23,149 | $33,926 | 76% |
| Skidmore College | $67,645 | $13,250 | $32,297 | 83% |
| University at Buffalo | $66,880 | $23,900 | $20,995 | 75% |
| SUNY Brockport | $56,745 | $26,722 | $16,353 | 55% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $139,570 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $59,940 NY, $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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