Physiology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,970/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.5x 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) | 13.7x | 13.5x | 11.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.1x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,572
Out-of-state: $167,988 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,250
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,140
110% growth from Year 1
About University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus accepts 43% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 31,588 students enrolled in Seattle, WA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Physiology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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 does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Physiology?
The #15 ranking out of 62 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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