Entry Level Salary
$36,000
Median Salary
$103,112
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
19.8%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,124,480
Entry (Early)
$36,000
Median (Prime)
$103,112
High (Prime)
$108,095
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-132k
+432k
+472k
$25k / yr
-222k
+342k
+382k
$50k / yr
-312k
+252k
+292k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
33
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-204%
315%
352%
$50k / yr
-143%
116%
135%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate57.5%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Physicians
14.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$182,182|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Physical therapists
5.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,469
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,000|$102,760
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%
Registered nurses
3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,670
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,307|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Postsecondary teachers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,440
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,258|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Chiropractors
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$31,200
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$79,200
openings
2,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
Management occupations
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$108,095|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Physician assistants
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,157
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$125,098|$135,880
openings
11,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.1%
Dentists
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,822
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$154,407|$176,110
openings
4,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Pharmacists
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$99,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,028|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| physiology, pathology and related sciences. | Associate's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| physiology, pathology and related sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 93 | $38,358 - $122,809 |
| physiology, pathology and related sciences. | Master's Degree | 92 | $41,492 - $138,085 |
| physiology, pathology and related sciences. | Doctoral Degree | 91 | $97,544 - $123,648 |