Physiology at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,588/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI 28.6x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #18 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $744K $731K $637K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 29.2x 28.6x 25.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.4x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,524
Out-of-state: $114,636 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,404
0% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,776
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,875
172% growth from Year 1

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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 Florida's Physiology program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
Why are Physiology earnings lower at University of Florida?
Lower starting pay at University of Florida may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →