# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Physiology (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,374
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,534 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $58,317): +$5,217
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,382

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,534 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,634 | $52,178 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 3.9 years |

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

## Physiology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $63,534 | $25,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $58,317 | $24,250 | $18,960 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $45,761 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $122,930 Columbia, SC, $131,140 SC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $48,800 Columbia, SC, $46,550 SC, $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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