Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Wake Forest University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physiology & Pathology Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Forest University
Distance learning is available at Wake Forest University. Among 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings at Wake Forest University
Use these rankings to compare Wake Forest University’s Physiology & Pathology Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 41 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 152 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 150 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at Wake Forest University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates at Wake Forest University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctoral Program at Wake Forest University
Of the 10 doctoral physiology & pathology sciences degrees awarded at Wake Forest University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Wake Forest University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Wake Forest University, 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 Wake Forest University
This Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at Wake Forest University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physiology | 6 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physiology & Pathology Sciences program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.