Doctor’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Education Levels of Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 658 people earned their doctor's degree in physiology. This earns it the #46 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physiology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in physiology. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 312 |
| Women | 346 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 313 |
| International Students | 180 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UF. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from NYU. About 61% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Stanford. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weill Cornell Medical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Weill Cornell Medical College. About 24% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UAB. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UW - Madison. About 59% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from University of Arizona. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Pitt. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U-M. About 59% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UC Davis. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Johns Hopkins. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Auburn University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Auburn. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UCLA. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Carolina University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from ECU.
University of Houston is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UH. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physiology. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U of U. Of these students, 59% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Wayne State. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Case Western. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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