Physiology, Pathology at Taylor University

Taylor University's physiology program produces graduates earning right at Indiana's median for this field—$30,723 in the first year—which actually places them in the 60th percentile statewide. That's meaningful context in a state with limited options (only four schools offer this degree). The debt load of $22,786 translates to a manageable 0.74 ratio, slightly better than both national and state medians.

The catch here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. One particularly successful cohort or a few students pursuing graduate school immediately could skew the data. For a selective private Christian university with these admission standards, the first-year earnings suggest many graduates may be continuing to medical or graduate programs rather than jumping directly into full-time work—a common pattern for pre-health students.

For parents, this looks like a reasonable investment if your student is using this degree as a stepping stone to professional school. The debt is moderate, and the program performs slightly above average within Indiana. Just recognize that the small program size means you're betting on individualized attention rather than proven outcomes at scale. If your student plans to work immediately after graduation in physiology-related fields, investigate where recent graduates have actually landed—the real story may differ from these thin statistics.