District of Columbia · Physiology

Best Physiology institutions in District of Columbia, ranked by earnings

The Physiology program, officially titled Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, is a branch of biological and biomedical sciences focused on the study of functions and mechanisms in living systems. This program is ideal for students…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 26.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
186
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
83%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Physiology in District of Columbia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
16495%$22,242
2George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
2184%$29,789
3Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
170%$48,194

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,160
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

What Exercise Physiologists earn in District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$66,240
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physiology programs in District of Columbia.

What is the focus of the Physiology program?+

The Physiology program, officially titled Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, is a branch of biological and biomedical sciences focused on the study of functions and mechanisms in living systems. This program is ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Exercise Physiologists?+

The national job outlook is about +9.5% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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