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Physiology in North Carolina

Physiology Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 516 students earned their Physiology degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Physiology is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physiology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 127
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Physiology 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 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
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,563. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 80% of students get financical aid.

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Duke University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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Wake Forest University

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $34,720. 37% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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Physiology Careers in NC

Some of the careers physiology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690

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

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