Physiology, Pathology at Midwestern State University

The limited data available for Midwestern State's Physiology, Pathology program reveals a concerning starting salary of $27,539—below the national median but actually typical for Texas programs in this field. With only a handful of schools offering this major in the state, Midwestern sits right at the state median, suggesting that Texas students in this field face constrained early earnings regardless of where they study. The debt load of $22,244 is manageable relative to that first-year income, but both figures point to a field where students take on moderate debt for below-average entry-level pay.

The real issue here is what comes next. Physiology and pathology bachelor's degrees typically serve as pre-med stepping stones rather than career endpoints. If your child plans to continue to graduate or professional school, these numbers are less relevant than their readiness for the next stage. However, if they're banking on this degree leading directly to career stability, that $27,539 starting point demands serious consideration—it's barely above retail management salaries.

The sample size warning matters. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one exceptional student or one struggling graduate can skew the entire picture. Before committing, your child should talk directly with recent alumni and the pre-professional advising office to understand where graduates actually land. If most are heading to med school or graduate programs with strong acceptance rates, this could work. If not, there are clearer paths to financial security.