Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Types of Degrees Pathology/Experimental Pathology Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many pathology/experimental pathology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 170 |
Master’s Degree | 100 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 36 |
Graduate Certificate | 7 |
What Pathology/Experimental Pathology Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, pathology/experimental pathology 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 Pathology/Experimental Pathology Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in pathology/experimental pathology should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- 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.
Skills for Pathology/Experimental Pathology Majors
A major in pathology/experimental pathology prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- 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.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Abilities for Pathology/Experimental Pathology Majors
A major in pathology/experimental pathology will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- 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.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Pathology/Experimental Pathology Major?
People with a pathology/experimental pathology degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Biological Science Professors | 15.1% | $82,550 |
Clinical Research Coordinators | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 13.4% | $84,810 |
Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 8.0% | $79,590 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Water Resource Specialists | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Pathology/Experimental Pathology?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of pathology/experimental pathology majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 21 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Pathology/Experimental Pathology, too. About 2.8% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Some degrees associated with pathology/experimental pathology may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to pathology/experimental pathology have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 0.6% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 1.4% |
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) | 1.4% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2.0% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 30.0% |
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. | 1.9% |
Master’s Degree | 19.1% |
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. | 0.0% |
Doctoral Degree | 21.5% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 22.1% |
Online Pathology/Experimental Pathology 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 |
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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 | 2 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 38 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 43 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Pathology/Experimental Pathology
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to pathology/experimental pathology.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 6,299 |
General Physiology | 3,110 |
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences | 215 |
Oncology & Cancer Biology | 188 |
Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 84 |
Biomechanics | 68 |
Molecular Physiology | 40 |
Cell Physiology | 40 |
Reproductive Biology | 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
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