General Physiology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 72 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Physiology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.0% of General Physiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,816 people earned theirGeneral 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 | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,829 |
| Master’s Degree | 781 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 130 |
Earnings of General Physiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Physiology of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Physiology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Physiology. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 26 | 20.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Physiology students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. This school awarded 357 doctor's 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 Arizona is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 300 doctor's 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their doctor's degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 211 doctor's 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 145 doctor's 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.
Golden West College is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's 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.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 119 doctor's degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their doctor's 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 80 doctor's 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's 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.
Glendale Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in General Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor's degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's 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 Wyoming comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Physiology. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in General Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for General Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in General Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor’s 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
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