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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,886/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$690K	$679K	$600K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.4x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.0x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,442

94% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,886 per year, Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $31,042 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.4x 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 $26,500 debt-to-$36,886 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #8 out of 62 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $36,886 to $71,442 over five years (94% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

With 85% of applicants admitted, Ohio University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 18,456 students in Athens, OH.

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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 Ohio University-Main Campus's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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.

Why does Ohio University-Main Campus rank so high for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences?

The #8 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. See full methodology →