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Physiology at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,886/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)

ROI 27.5x earnings multiple (18.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs Top 5%

Program Analysis

This program at Ohio University's Eastern Campus stands out nationally, a testament to its rigorous curriculum and strong outcomes for graduates. The program's robust performance, often exceeding others in the field, likely stems from its strong foundation for advanced study. Many graduates leverage this degree as a direct pathway into medical school, physician assistant programs, or specialized scientific research roles, where earning potential rises significantly. You'll find your skills are highly valued in regional healthcare systems and research labs, or you might pursue a Ph.D. in biological sciences, building on the solid scientific training received here. Given the high AI risk associated with some foundational science roles, your key to maximizing success will be to actively pursue advanced degrees or specialized certifications to differentiate your expertise.

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	$690K	$679K	$600K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	27.9x	27.5x	24.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	18.8x	18.5x	16.3x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (18.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,012

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,442

94% growth from Year 1

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 305 students in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Physiology at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Physiology field.

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 $599,623 in decade earnings vs $690,224 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Ohio University-Eastern Campus's Physiology program stand out?

Ranked #2 of 62 programs nationally, Ohio University-Eastern Campus lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →