Doctor’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, 594 people earned their doctor's degree in physiology. This earns it the #46 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in physiology is $47,811. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,663 to a high of $47,958.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physiology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in physiology. About 53.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 275 |
| Women | 319 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 296 |
| International Students | 143 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UF. Of these students, 53% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from NYU. Of these students, 65% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Stanford. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UAB.
Weill Cornell Medical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UW - Madison. About 53% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from University of Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Pitt. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UC Davis. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U-M. Of these students, 67% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Johns Hopkins.
Auburn University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Auburn. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UCLA. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UNMC.
East Carolina University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from ECU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UH. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U of U. Of these students, 53% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Yale. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Miami is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U Miami. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Wayne State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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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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