Physiology at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,435/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (4.1x 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 | $692K | $681K | $601K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.7x | 12.5x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.1x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,850
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,726
131% growth from Year 1
About University of Arizona
A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 40,769 students in Tucson, AZ.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Arizona's Physiology program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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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