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Physiology at Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,794/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #52 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $597K $591K $535K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 2.9x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 24 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$202,040
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$131,860
35% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,795
79% growth from Year 1

About Ithaca College

Ithaca College accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,350 in Ithaca, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $131,860 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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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 at Other Schools

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ($39,712) University of Connecticut-Avery Point ($39,712) University of California-Davis ($37,550) Ohio University-Eastern Campus ($36,886) Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus ($36,886) Ohio University-Southern Campus ($36,886) Ohio University-Lancaster Campus ($36,886) Ohio University-Main Campus ($36,886)

Other Majors at Ithaca College

Computer Science ($70,239) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($48,249) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,306) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($39,446) Journalism ($34,453) Public Health ($32,112) Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($30,355) Political Science and Government ($28,846)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Physiology at Ithaca College?
A score of 24/100 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 $535,456 in decade earnings vs $596,746 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →