Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Offered at 402 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 151 | $36,093 | $68,886 | $22,595 |
| Master's | 133 | $44,778 | $67,336 | — |
| Doctoral | 101 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova Southeastern University | FL | — | $126,227 | $22,665 |
| 2 | Marquette University | WI | $40,016 | $82,901 | $23,250 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut | CT | $41,966 | $82,738 | $19,686 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $41,966 | $82,738 | $19,686 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $41,966 | $82,738 | $19,686 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $41,966 | $82,738 | $19,686 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $41,966 | $82,738 | $19,686 |
| 8 | California Baptist University | CA | $25,413 | $82,556 | $23,000 |
| 9 | Gonzaga University | WA | $40,210 | $79,743 | $27,000 |
| 10 | California State University-Chico | CA | $39,724 | $79,643 | — |
| 11 | Boston University | MA | $36,588 | $79,123 | $19,000 |
| 12 | George Washington University | DC | — | $78,550 | $16,500 |
| 13 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | $41,693 | $78,262 | $19,500 |
| 14 | Gettysburg College | PA | $40,013 | $77,611 | $25,995 |
| 15 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | MA | $42,550 | $76,626 | $25,187 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $92,693 | $140,349 | — |
| 2 | Duke University | NC | — | $107,385 | — |
| 3 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | — | $103,907 | — |
| 4 | Old Dominion University | VA | $95,385 | — | — |
| 5 | Kent State University at Kent | OH | — | $91,158 | — |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $39,876 | $82,328 | — |
| 7 | Florida State University | FL | $50,020 | $76,700 | — |
| 8 | Long Island University | NY | $43,544 | $74,137 | — |
| 9 | Georgetown University | DC | $37,791 | $69,156 | — |
| 10 | University of Florida | FL | $51,572 | $68,825 | — |
| 11 | University of Miami | FL | — | $67,336 | — |
| 12 | Auburn University | AL | $52,309 | $66,855 | — |
| 13 | Boston University | MA | $65,144 | — | — |
| 14 | Washington State University | WA | $61,007 | $65,142 | — |
| 15 | Case Western Reserve University | OH | $37,953 | $63,615 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Davis | CA | — | $123,648 | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | — | $116,167 | — |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $84,351 | — | — |
| 4 | Auburn University | AL | $63,121 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Quick answers
- How much do physiology, pathology and related sciences graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in physiology, pathology and related sciences reports median earnings of $36,093. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
