Physiology at Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,173/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.5x earnings multiple
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 | $683K | $672K | $594K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$194,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,918
115% growth from Year 1
About Marquette University
A 87% acceptance rate means Marquette University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,238 in Milwaukee, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $116,948 — 40% less than the list price.
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Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists
$103,650/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Marquette University's Physiology program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Physiology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Physiology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Physiology 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.
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