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

Ironton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
53 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,886/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (60,300 openings/yr)
ROI 27.5x earnings multiple (18.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #4 of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs Top 10%

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) 27.9x 27.5x 24.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 18.8x 18.5x 16.3x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 54 53 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$24,712
Out-of-state: $36,680 (18.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$21,312
14% 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

Ohio University-Southern Campus's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences graduates start at $36,886/yr — above the $31,042 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 27.5x 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.

A #4 ranking out of 62 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs nationally puts Ohio University-Southern Campus in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

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-Southern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 461 students in Ironton, 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-Southern Campus's Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program score?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences graduates.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →