Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physiology & Pathology Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 210 physiology & pathology sciences graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 150 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 150 |
Earnings for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $23,103 |
| 2 years | $25,366 |
| 3 years | $39,696 |
| 4 years | $53,389 |
| 5 years | $62,997 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $53,389, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 64% women (135) and 36% men (75).
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 173 bachelor’s physiology & pathology sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 66% were women (115) and 34% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Minority students account for 17% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Of the 31 master’s physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 16% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 31%.*
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 6 doctoral physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, higher 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 South Carolina-Columbia
This Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology | 210 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates, 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.