Physiology & Pathology Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 251 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.7% of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,175 degrees were awarded toPhysiology & 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 (this page) | 2,329 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 666 |
Earnings of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Physiology & Pathology Sciences students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 804 |
| Women | 1,279 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 970 | 46.6% |
| Asian | 192 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 174 | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 95 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 368 | 17.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physiology & Pathology Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 282 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 370 master'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 Colorado Boulder comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 357 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 339 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 293 master'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 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 281 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 280 master'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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 243 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 212 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master'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 Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 184 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Physiology & Pathology Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences here go on to 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 master’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.
