Iowa · Physiology

Best Physiology institutions in Iowa, 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
5
offering CIP 26.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
58
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,680
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$55,990
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Physiology in Iowa

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central College
Pella Private not-for-profit
3566%$19,732
2Saint Ambrose University
Davenport Private not-for-profit
1061%$21,680
3Briar Cliff University
Sioux City Private not-for-profit
948%$21,731
4University of Iowa
Iowa City Public
375%
5Maharishi International University
Fairfield Private not-for-profit
150%$19,927

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 Iowa

Jobs in Iowa
50
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,990
median $53,940
Best-paying metro

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Exercise Physiologists
$55,990 avg · 50 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physiology programs in Iowa.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Iowa?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Iowa is $55,990 (median $53,940), across about 50 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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