Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
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)
Ranked #33 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 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)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,850
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,726
131% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program produces graduates earning $28,435/yr — within striking distance of the $31,042 national average for this field.

The 12.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,850 debt-to-$28,435 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #33 out of 62 programs, University of Arizona's financial outcomes for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,435 to $65,726 over five years (131% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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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Top Career Paths

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 University of Arizona's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 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. See full methodology →