# Ursinus College: Physiology (bachelor's)

Collegeville, PA. IPEDS 216524, CIP 26.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ursinus-college/majors/physiology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,123
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,415 (U.S. median for this major: $60,152 across 64 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,200)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,415 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,622 | $84,963 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,154 | $99,514 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $28,815 | $118,718 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $31,326 | $129,063 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $33,625 | $138,535 | 5.9 years |

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

## Physiology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | $75,320 | $27,000 | $31,490 | 83% |
| Ursinus College | $59,415 | $27,000 | $30,536 | 73% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $172,900 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $137,900 PA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $49,260 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $48,040 PA, $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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