New York · Physiology

Best colleges for Physiology in New York

Ranked by graduate earnings

University at Buffalo, Long Island University and New York University award the most Physiology degrees in New York: 151, 96 and 59 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 20 New York colleges offer Physiology and award 590 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
20
offering CIP 26.09
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
590
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$30,632
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,874
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$71,360
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Ithaca College
Ithaca Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,7945276%$28,970$23,149
2University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,12315175%—$23,900
3Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$30,6321983%$25,238$13,250

Colleges awarding the most Physiology degrees in New York

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public
151$29,123
2Long Island University
Brookville Private not-for-profit
96Not reported
3New York University
New York Private not-for-profit
59Not reported
4Ithaca College
Ithaca Private not-for-profit
52$32,794
5Columbia University
New York Private not-for-profit
29Not reported
6University of Rochester
Rochester Private not-for-profit
19Not reported
7Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs Private not-for-profit
19$30,632
8SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia Public
19Not reported
9SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn Public
18Not reported
10Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Public
16Not reported
Show the other 10 New York colleges offering Physiology
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Teachers College at Columbia University (Graduate only)New YorkPrivate not-for-profit35
New York Institute of TechnologyOld WestburyPrivate not-for-profit14
SUNY College of Optometry (Graduate only)New YorkPublic13
Adelphi UniversityGarden CityPrivate not-for-profit11
Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Graduate only)New YorkPrivate not-for-profit11
New York Medical College (Graduate only)ValhallaPrivate not-for-profit7
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Graduate only)BronxPrivate not-for-profit7
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronxPublic6
Syracuse UniversitySyracusePrivate not-for-profit5
Barnard CollegeNew YorkPrivate not-for-profit3

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 New York

Jobs in New York
360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$71,360
median $59,940
Best-paying metro
$72,310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physiology programs in New York.

Which New York colleges award the most Physiology degrees?+

University at Buffalo (151 graduates a year), Long Island University (96 graduates a year) and New York University (59 graduates a year) award the most Physiology degrees in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 20 New York colleges offer Physiology.

Which Physiology program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Ithaca College tops the list at $32,794. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in New York is $71,360 (median $59,940), across about 360 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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