Doctor’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
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Education Levels of Physiology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 550 students 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 | 6,139 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,932 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 550 |
| Basic Certificate | 116 |
| Associate Degree | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Physiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in physiology is $47,811. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,663 to a high of $47,958.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physiology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in physiology. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 286 |
| Women | 264 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 261 |
| International Students | 135 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
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. The physiology program at University of Florida awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from NYU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Stanford. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at Weill Cornell Medical College. About 35% of this group were women, and 12% 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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UAB. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The physiology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The physiology program at University of Arizona awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from Pitt. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U-M. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The physiology program at University of California - Davis awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% 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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The physiology program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The physiology program at Auburn University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at UCLA. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
East Carolina University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from ECU. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physiology. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UNMC.
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 $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from UH.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in physiology from U of U. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The physiology program at Wayne State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% 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 University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at University at Buffalo. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at Case Western. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
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*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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