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Aerospace Physiology & Medicine

Types of Degrees Aerospace Physiology & Medicine Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	38
Master’s Degree	2

What Aerospace Physiology & Medicine Majors Need to Know

Studies in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Aerospace Physiology & Medicine emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Biology — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Administrative — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills built by a Aerospace Physiology & Medicine program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Writing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Aerospace Physiology & Medicine careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.3 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.3 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.3 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.1 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Aerospace Physiology & Medicine professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
IBM SPSS Statistics	Analytical or scientific software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	—
SAS	Analytical or scientific software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
R	Object or component oriented development software	✓
StataCorp Stata	Analytical or scientific software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates include:

• Clinical Trials Manager
• Research Coordinator
• Clinical Project Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Clinical Program Coordinator
• Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
• Clinical Study Manager
• Clinical Program Manager
• Clinical Research Monitor
• Clinical Coordinator
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Postdoctoral Fellow

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	36.3%
Doctoral degree	17.6%
Post-doctoral training	15.5%
Master’s degree	13.2%
Postsecondary certificate	5.1%
Some college courses	4.1%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	4.0%
High school diploma or equivalent	3.1%
Post-master’s certificate	0.7%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.3%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 67.5% of Aerospace Physiology & Medicine degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	27	67.5%
Men	13	32.5%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	19	47.5%
Asian	1	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	30.0%
Black or African American	1	2.5%
Two or More Races	3	7.5%
Race Unknown	2	5.0%
International Students	2	5.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Aerospace Physiology & Medicine Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,024
4 years	$53,598
5 years	$65,802

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $65,802 — roughly 105% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates earn a median of $53,598 four years after completion — roughly 41% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	26.09
Biomechanics	26.0913
Cardiovascular Science	26.0907
Cell Physiology	26.0903
Endocrinology	26.0904
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology	26.0908
Molecular Physiology	26.0902
Oncology and Cancer Biology	26.0911
Pathology/Experimental Pathology	26.0910
Physiology, General	26.0901
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other	26.0999
Reproductive Biology	26.0905

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.