Physiology at East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,494/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI 20.6x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #26 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Physiology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $612K $605K $546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.8x 20.6x 18.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.4x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,444
Out-of-state: $94,552 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,056
-124% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,951
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,224
108% growth from Year 1

About East Carolina University

East Carolina University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 19,857 students in Greenville, NC.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Physiology at East Carolina University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Physiology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Physiology careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $545,674 in decade earnings vs $611,627 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →