Physiology at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,616/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
10.7x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $496K | $496K | $466K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.7x | 10.7x | 10.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.5x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,332
Out-of-state: $90,180 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,814
57% growth from Year 1
About University of South Carolina-Upstate
With a 70% acceptance rate, University of South Carolina-Upstate is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,008 in Spartanburg, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 45% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate's Physiology program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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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