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Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Physiology & Pathology Sciences, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 280 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 15
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 152
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 150

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 15
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 152
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 150

Earnings for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,300
2 years	$34,393
3 years	$45,498
4 years	$54,457
5 years	$68,815

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $54,457, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 59% women (165) and 41% men (115).

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 267 bachelor’s physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 60% were women (159) and 40% were men (108).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	177
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	13
Asian	45
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 30% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 3 master’s physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 10 doctoral physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physiology	99
Exercise Physiology	181

Top-Paying Careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.