Physiology at Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,539/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.5x earnings multiple (11.3x out-of-state)
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 | $560K | $556K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.6x | 13.5x | 12.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 11.4x | 11.3x | 10.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,240
Out-of-state: $49,040 (11.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,776
88% growth from Year 1
About Midwestern State University
With 87% of applicants admitted, Midwestern State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,043 students in Wichita Falls, TX. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Physiology at Midwestern State University?
A score of 32/100 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 $510,104 in decade earnings vs $559,807 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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