Doctor’s Degrees in General Physiology
Education Levels of General Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 135 people earned their doctor's degree in general physiology. This makes it the 126th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,878 |
| Master’s Degree | 786 |
| Basic Certificate | 206 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 135 |
| Associate Degree | 104 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of General 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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general physiology. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general physiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular General Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general physiology students seekinga doctor's degree is Weill Cornell Medical College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from Weill Cornell Medical College. About 24% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from NYU. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general physiology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from Yale.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from University of Arizona.
University of Kentucky comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general physiology. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UK.
Loma Linda University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general physiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from Loma Linda University.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general physiology. Roughly 36,300 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UC Irvine. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general physiology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UCONN.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from Michigan State.
University of Oregon is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general physiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UO.
Wake Forest University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general physiology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from Wake Forest University.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from KU.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general physiology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UIUC. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general physiology. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from UIC. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general physiology from LSU Health - New Orleans. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general physiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 170 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 140 |
| Exercise Physiology | 84 |
| Molecular Physiology | 38 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 28 |
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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