Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physiology & Pathology Sciences, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 150 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 150 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at University of Southern California are 59% women (19) and 41% men (13).
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 20 master’s physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 31%.*
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 12 doctoral physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, above 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 Southern California
The Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology | 21 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 2 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 7 |
| Other Physiology & Pathology | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.