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Doctor’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences

550 Yearly Graduations
$47,811 Median Salary
48% Women
There are 114 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in physiology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 23% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 24.5% of physiology graduates were international students.

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.

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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
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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
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There are 114 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Stanford University

Stanford, California
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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.

#14

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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.

#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

9 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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