Tennessee · Physiology

Best Physiology institutions in Tennessee, 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
1
offering CIP 26.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
21
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,854
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
94%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$54,920
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Physiology in Tennessee

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Vanderbilt University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
2194%$14,854

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 Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
200
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$54,920
median $51,560
Best-paying metro
$60,230
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Related careers

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$92,810 avg · 970 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$72,540 avg · 530 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$54,920 avg · 200 jobs
Biochemists and Biophysicists
$116,020 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physiology programs in Tennessee.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Tennessee is $54,920 (median $51,560), across about 200 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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