Best Colleges for Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences programs prepare students for careers in medical research, laboratory science, and healthcare support roles. With only 49 schools nationwide offering this specialized major, graduates enter a focused field where they can expect average starting earnings of $28,072. When evaluating programs, students should prioritize schools with strong laboratory facilities, research opportunities with faculty, and connections to medical centers or hospitals. Look for curricula that balance theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in pathology techniques, physiological testing, and data analysis. Programs offering internships or partnerships with healthcare institutions provide valuable real-world experience that employers seek in this competitive field.

Schools Ranked

$32,102

Avg. Program Earnings

70.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida	$36,848	84.2%	private-nonprofit
2	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$36,560	65.4%	public
3	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$36,560	56.9%	public
4	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$36,560	56.7%	public
5	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$36,560	59.5%	public
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$36,560	83.8%	public
7	Merrimack College North Andover, Massachusetts	$35,600	72.1%	private-nonprofit
8	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$34,942	50.1%	public
9	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$34,393	84.8%	public
10	Shenandoah University Winchester, Virginia	$32,925	70.5%	private-nonprofit
11	SUNY Brockport Brockport, New York	$32,569	56.6%	public
12	Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts	$32,391	67.6%	private-nonprofit
13	Gettysburg College Gettysburg, Pennsylvania	$31,305	82.7%	private-nonprofit
14	Ashland University Ashland, Ohio	$31,133	60.6%	private-nonprofit
15	Ursinus College Collegeville, Pennsylvania	$31,133	76.6%	private-nonprofit
16	University of Florida Gainesville, Florida	$30,277	91.5%	public
17	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$29,902	75.0%	public
18	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$28,816	57.9%	public
19	Ithaca College Ithaca, New York	$28,816	74.1%	private-nonprofit
20	California State University-Chico Chico, California	$28,753	63.6%	public
21	Florida Southern College Lakeland, Florida	$28,598	69.3%	private-nonprofit
22	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$28,381	85.1%	public
23	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$28,236	73.4%	public
24	Baldwin Wallace University Berea, Ohio	$27,397	68.6%	private-nonprofit
25	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$27,334	83.2%	public