Master’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
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Education Levels of Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,889 people earned their master's degree in physiology. This earns it the #72 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,889 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 594 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Physiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physiology is $36,214. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,857 to a high of $41,054.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in physiology is $36,319. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $51,463 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,333.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in physiology. About 59.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 760 |
| Women | 1,129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 239 |
| Black or African American | 186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 |
| White | 942 |
| International Students | 165 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 190 |
Most Popular Physiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physiology students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their master's degree in physiology from Georgetown. About 59% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master's degree in physiology from Liberty University. Of these students, 63% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Case Western Reserve University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in physiology from Case Western. About 66% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in physiology from NC State. Of these students, 64% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in physiology from Teachers College. About 66% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in physiology from LIU Post. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The University of Tampa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in physiology from UT. About 50% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in physiology from Auburn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Benedictine University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in physiology from Benedictine U. Of these students, 74% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in physiology from UofL. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in physiology from Tulane. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physiology from Loyola Chicago. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physiology from IUPUI. Of these students, 73% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in physiology from NYU. Of these students, 78% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in physiology from UC. Of these students, 23% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in physiology from U-M. Of these students, 63% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physiology from UF. Of these students, 41% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in physiology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 836 | |
| 802 | |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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