# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Physiology (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,970
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,004 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,493 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in WA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (5 colleges, $60,299): -$295
- Versus the U.S. median: -$148

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,004 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 6.3 years |

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

## Physiology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $67,348 | $25,193 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Eastern Washington University | $60,556 | $23,041 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Central Washington University | $60,299 | $20,500 | $18,476 | 54% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $60,004 | $17,493 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Washington State University | $43,876 | $25,000 | $14,971 | 61% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $203,150 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $182,480 WA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $84,300 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $81,310 WA, $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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