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Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 321 students earned their Physiology degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Physiology & Pathology Sciences is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 267
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a physiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physiology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 28.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 3,670 people employed in jobs related to a physiology degree, compared to 481,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a physiology grad in the state is $104,460, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer physiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
264 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,108.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,001. 34% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,237 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Howard University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Careers in DC

Some of the careers physiology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Biology 478
Biochemistry & Biophysics 113
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 106
Ecology & Systematics Biology 99
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Biotechnology 39
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

View all majors related to Physiology & Pathology Sciences

View Nationwide Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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