Master’s Degrees in Physiology & Pathology Sciences
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Education Levels of Physiology Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,932 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 | 6,139 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,932 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 550 |
| Basic Certificate | 116 |
| Associate Degree | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Physiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in physiology is $36,214. 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 $29,857 to a high of $41,054.
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 58.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 798 |
| Women | 1,134 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 256 |
| Black or African American | 195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 986 |
| International Students | 167 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 182 |
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 256 master's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at Georgetown. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The physiology program at Liberty University awarded 235 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 master's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at Case Western. Of these students, 59% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 per year. The physiology program at North Carolina State University awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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. The physiology program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in physiology from LIU Post. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $29,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at UT. About 61% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at Auburn. About 67% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. The physiology program at Benedictine University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Quinnipiac University. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. The physiology program at Quinnipiac University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The physiology program at University of Louisville awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The physiology program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. The physiology program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The physiology program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The physiology program at New York University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The physiology program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in physiology from U-M. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dallas Baptist University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physiology. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to physiology majors at DBU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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. The physiology program at University of Florida awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in physiology from CU - Boulder. About 52% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
| Biotechnology | 1,461 |
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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