Master’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Education Levels of Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,075 people earned their master's degree in physiology. This earns it the #72 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 7,365 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,075 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 658 |
| Basic Certificate | 207 |
| Associate Degree | 123 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Physiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physiology is $37,342. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,376 to a high of $49,124.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physiology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in physiology. About 60.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 823 |
| Women | 1,252 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 263 |
| Black or African American | 208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
| White | 1,014 |
| International Students | 244 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 164 |
Most Popular Physiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physiology students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their master's degree in physiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 64% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,342.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master's degree in physiology from Liberty University. About 55% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
Case Western Reserve University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in physiology from Case Western. About 67% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at Case Western Reserve University make a median salary of 37,342.
North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in physiology from NC State. Of these students, 59% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,342.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in physiology from Teachers College. Of these students, 75% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 37,342.
LIU Post comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in physiology from LIU Post. Of these students, 90% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. LIU Post physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
The University of Tampa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in physiology from UT. Of these students, 55% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Tampa physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
Auburn University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in physiology from Auburn. Of these students, 58% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at Auburn University make a median salary of 37,342.
Benedictine University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in physiology from Benedictine U. About 58% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Benedictine University physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
University of Louisville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in physiology from UofL. About 52% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,342.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in physiology from Tulane. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,342.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physiology from Loyola Chicago. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Loyola University Chicago physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in physiology from IUPUI. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master'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 $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, 32 people received their master's degree in physiology from NYU. About 65% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University physiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,342.
The 16th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in physiology from UC. Of these students, 43% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,342.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in physiology from U-M. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,342.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in physiology from UF. Of these students, 45% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at University of Florida make a median salary of 37,342.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physiology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in physiology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in physiology at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 37,342.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,778 |
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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