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Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in Virginia

342 students earned Physiology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physiology & Pathology Sciences is the 73rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physiology & Pathology Sciences Majors in Virginia

Physiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 265
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a physiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physiology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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Jobs for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Grads in Virginia

10,160 people in the state and 481,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physiology.

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Wages for Physiology & Pathology Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a physiology grad in the state is $93,750, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer physiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,878. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,857 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers physiology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physiology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 3,513
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 452
Biochemistry & Biophysics 255
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Biotechnology 37
Ecology & Systematics Biology 27

View all majors related to Physiology & Pathology Sciences

View Nationwide Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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