Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences

Types of Degrees Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other physiology, pathology, & related sciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	140
Master’s Degree	67
Doctor’s Degree	7
Graduate Certificate	1

What Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other physiology, pathology, & related sciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Majors

Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills for Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities for Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a other physiology, pathology, & related sciences student include the following:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other physiology, pathology, & related sciences:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	25.9%	$97,370
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	13.4%	$84,810

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences?

The major attracts more women than men. About 74% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other physiology, pathology, & related sciences majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	55
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	20
White	39
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	19

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences

Some degrees associated with other physiology, pathology, & related sciences may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other physiology, pathology, & related sciences careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	1.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	1.8%
Bachelor’s Degree	7.4%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	0.7%
Master’s Degree	26.4%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	0.1%
Doctoral Degree	27.5%
Post-Doctoral Training	35.4%

Online Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	4	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	8	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	6	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences.

Major	Number of Grads
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology	6,299
General Physiology	3,110
Pathology/Experimental Pathology	313
Oncology & Cancer Biology	188
Vision Science/Physiological Optics	84
Biomechanics	68
Reproductive Biology	40
Molecular Physiology	40
Cell Physiology	40
Aerospace Physiology & Medicine	30
Cardiovascular Science	18
Endocrinology	8

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020

More about our data sources and methodologies.