Bachelor’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Education Levels of Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,365 people earned their bachelor's degree in physiology. This makes it the 70th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,365 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,075 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
| Basic Certificate | 207 |
| Associate Degree | 123 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Physiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in physiology is $30,963. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,230 to a high of $36,465.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in physiology is $32,268. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,371 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,851.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $384.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in physiology. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,847 |
| Women | 4,518 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 646 |
| Black or African American | 394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 907 |
| White | 4,769 |
| International Students | 140 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 509 |
Most Popular Physiology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physiology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 68% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Boulder physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 30,963.
University of Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from University of Arizona. About 60% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from BYU. About 40% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 30,963.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from Texas Tech. Of these students, 62% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,963.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. 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, 241 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UF. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at University of Florida make a median salary of 30,963.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UofSC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. University of South Carolina - Columbia physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
Auburn University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from Auburn. About 59% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,963.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UCLA. Of these students, 61% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
University of Oregon is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UO. About 67% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,963.
Florida State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from Florida State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Florida State University physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UMass Amherst. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 30,963.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UW Seattle. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 30,963.
Kansas State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physiology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from K -State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Kansas State University physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
West Virginia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from WVU. About 57% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at West Virginia University make a median salary of 30,963.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from BYU - I. Of these students, 53% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU - I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,963.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from Michigan State. About 64% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from UC Davis. Of these students, 76% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
The 19th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Washington University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from EWU. Of these students, 73% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Eastern Washington University physiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,963.
East Carolina University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in physiology from ECU. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in physiology at East Carolina University make a median salary of 30,963.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 4,476 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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