Physiology at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
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)
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)
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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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.
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