Physiology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,671/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (3.4x 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 | $430K | $434K | $421K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.2x | 13.3x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,608
Out-of-state: $126,488 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
About The University of Montana
The University of Montana has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,079 in Missoula, MT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Montana's Physiology program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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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