by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 40 degrees and certificates in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 85% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing, rising to $64,772 after four years.
A degree in Aerospace Physiology & Medicine explores Aerospace Physiology And Medicine. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Physiological Processes Involved In Low And High-Altitude Flight And Living In Space And Related Low-Pressure And Low-Gravity Environments, Including Sensorimotor Interactions, Response Mechanisms, And The Effects Of Injury, Disease, And Disability. Includes Instruction In Anatomy, Molecular And Cellular Basis Of Muscle Contraction, Fuel Utilization, Neurophysiology Of Motor Mechanics, Systemic Physiological Responses (Respiration, Blood Flow, Endocrine Secretions, And Others), Fatigue And Exhaustion, Systemic Environmental Pathologies, Muscle And Body Training, Physiology Of Specific Exercises And Activities, Physiology Of Injury, And The Effects Of Disabilities And Disease.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., aerospace physiology & medicine draws strong interest, with 40 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award aerospace physiology & medicine degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 34.
By level, the 40 awards include 34 bachelor’s degrees and 6 master’s degrees.
Women earned 60% of aerospace physiology & medicine degrees and certificates in the latest year (24 of 40). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (22) and Hispanic or Latino (11), and international students earned 1.
The most common aerospace physiology & medicine credential is the bachelor’s degree: 34 of the 40 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to aerospace physiology & medicine call most for Writing, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an aerospace physiology & medicine degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 34 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to aerospace physiology & medicine, at 36.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage 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: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Aerospace Physiology & Medicine, with an average median salary of $115,047; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Clinical Trial Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to aerospace physiology & medicine, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Aerospace Physiology & Medicine graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing their program, $64,772 after four years and $65,457 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,856 |
| 4 years | $64,772 |
| 5 years | $65,457 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to aerospace physiology & medicine is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Aerospace Physiology & Medicine has 12 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 12,692 degrees a year; the largest are Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (8,412), Physiology, General (3,053) and Pathology/Experimental Pathology (310). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8,412 |
| Physiology, General | 3,053 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 310 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 235 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 219 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 218 |
| Biomechanics | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Science | 61 |
| Molecular Physiology | 44 |
| Cell Physiology | 33 |
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