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Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Physiology & Pathology Sciences, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 357 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 152
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 150

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 152
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 150

Earnings for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,428
2 years	$29,902
3 years	$39,298
4 years	$49,460
5 years	$70,542

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $49,460, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $20,330.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 71% women (253) and 29% men (104).

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 337 bachelor’s physiology & pathology sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 71% were women (240) and 29% were men (97).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	225
Hispanic / Latino	50
Black / African American	9
Asian	28
Two or More Races	21
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 33%.*

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 11 master’s physiology & pathology sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 9 doctoral physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physiology & Pathology Sciences Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physiology	357

Top-Paying Careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Exercise Physiologists	$144,072
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Biologists	$54,070

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.