Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 251 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.3% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,175 students earned theirPhysiology & Pathology Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physiology & Pathology Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 93 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,087 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,329 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 666 |
Earnings of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,024 |
| 4 years | $53,598 |
| 5 years | $65,802 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 277 |
| Women | 389 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 63 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 28 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 142 | 21.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physiology & Pathology Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 282 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physiology & Pathology Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 339 doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 281 doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 243 doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 188 doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Physiology & Pathology Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7,132 |
| Physiology, General | 2,816 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 269 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 193 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physiology & Pathology Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
