# University of Colorado Colorado Springs: Physiology (bachelor's)

Colorado Springs, CO. IPEDS 126580, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,629
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,284 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,750 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,868

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,284 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,065 | $53,810 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,642 | $51,923 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,104 | $53,984 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,388 | $82,010 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,142 | $98,753 | 7.8 years |

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

## Physiology at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $71,444 | $20,330 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $53,284 | $23,750 | $15,788 | 47% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $148,240 Colorado Springs, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $52,950 Colorado Springs, CO, $63,800 CO, $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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