Molecular Physiology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Molecular Physiology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.0% of Molecular Physiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Molecular Physiology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 52 students earned theirMolecular Physiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Molecular Physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 48 |
Earnings of Molecular 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 Molecular Physiology of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Molecular Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 12 | 25.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Molecular Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Molecular Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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 Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor College of Medicine is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Physiology. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular 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.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Molecular Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Molecular Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Physiology. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Molecular Physiology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7,132 |
| Physiology, General | 2,816 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 269 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 193 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.