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Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in North Carolina

122 students earned Physiology degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physiology & Pathology Sciences major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors in North Carolina

Physiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a physiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physiology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Grads in North Carolina

20,880 people in the state and 481,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physiology.

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Wages for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

Physiology grads earn an average of $83,380 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer physiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,971 after graduation. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#2

Duke University

Durham
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. 63% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers physiology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physiology.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 213
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biochemistry & Biophysics 49
Biotechnology 49
Genetics 44
Zoology 25

View all majors related to Physiology & Pathology Sciences

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