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Physiology & Pathology Sciences in Kentucky

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Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 75 students earned their Physiology degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Physiology & Pathology Sciences is the 101st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors in Kentucky

Physiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a physiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physiology majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Grads in Kentucky

3,740 people in the state and 481,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physiology.

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Wages for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a physiology grad in the state is $64,780, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer physiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Careers in KY

Some of the careers physiology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
Biological Scientists 4% $63,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physiology.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 1,146
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 108
Biochemistry & Biophysics 60
Biotechnology 46
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Zoology 17

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