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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,467/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #45 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $581K $576K $525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.2x 11.1x 10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 3.9x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,912
Out-of-state: $147,432 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,072
-50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,011
97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,467 track close to the $31,042 national median for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 11.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$27,467 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #45 out of 62 programs, College of Charleston's financial outcomes for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,467 to $54,011 over five years (97% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About College of Charleston

College of Charleston has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at Other Schools

University of Connecticut ($39,712) University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ($39,712) University of Connecticut-Avery Point ($39,712) University of Connecticut-Stamford ($39,712) University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus ($39,712) Gettysburg College ($37,977) University of California-Davis ($37,550) California State University-San Marcos ($36,889)

Other Majors at College of Charleston

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($67,438) Information Science/Studies ($63,069) Finance and Financial Management Services ($54,634) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences ($49,786) Accounting and Related Services ($49,702) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($41,402) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($41,299) Marketing ($40,723)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Charleston's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →