General Physiology Associate Degrees
There are 72 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Physiology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of General Physiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Physiology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,816 degrees were awarded toGeneral Physiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,829 |
| Master’s Degree | 781 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
Earnings of General Physiology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in General Physiology of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,024 |
| 4 years | $53,598 |
| 5 years | $65,802 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Physiology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in General Physiology. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 52.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 30.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Physiology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Colorado Boulder tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 228 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 211 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 125 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Pacific University is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Physiology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7,132 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 269 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 193 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 148 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.