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Physiology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Physiology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Physiology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Physiology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Physiology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Physiology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Registered Nurses | 66,700 |
| 5 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 38,700 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,600 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 117,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 73,400 |
| 2 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 27,700 |
| 2 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 55,700 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 46,100 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 30,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Physiology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Physiology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 128,000 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 86,400 |
| 3 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 26,300 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 132,000 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 39,600 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 67,900 |
| 2 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 102,000 |
| 2 | Respiratory Therapists | 84,100 |
| 2 | Physical Therapists | 74,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Physiology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Physiology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Physicians and Surgeons | 346,000 |
| 6 | Chiropractors | 79,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 114,000 |
| 5 | Physical Therapists | 103,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 105,000 |
| 3 | Optometrists | 138,000 |
| 3 | Dentists | 214,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 77,400 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 148,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Physiology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Physiology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hospitals | 73,800 |
| 11 | Health services, n.e.c. | 74,800 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 63,500 |
| 6 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 113,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,400 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 39,700 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of chiropractors | 71,000 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 70,900 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 159,000 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 26,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Physiology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Physiology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hospitals | 140,000 |
| 9 | Health services, n.e.c. | 104,000 |
| 9 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 273,000 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 119,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 75,600 |
| 4 | Offices and clinics of chiropractors | 84,000 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 47,500 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 138,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 170,000 |
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