Cheapest Physiology Colleges in California

California State University-San Marcos offers Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences students the state's lowest net cost at $10,550 annually, while Chapman University charges $47,527 for the same field. This $37,000 gap reflects California's dual education model where public universities serve budget-conscious students entering the state's expanding biotech sector. With companies like Genentech and Amgen driving medical research demand, graduates earn between $21,508 and $34,942 depending on their institution. The UC system dominates with top-tier programs, though acceptance rates range from UCLA's competitive 8.57% to accessible options like Cal State San Marcos at 95.19%.

Programs

$10,550 – $47,527

Net Price Range

$28,396

Avg. Program Earnings

70.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, California	$10,550	$7,739	54.2%	95.2%
2	University of California-Irvine Irvine, California	$12,840	$14,237	86.0%	21.2%
3	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$12,882	$7,424	50.1%	94.2%
4	University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California	$13,825	$14,965	85.3%	25.9%
5	University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	$14,013	$13,747	92.7%	8.6%
6	Fresno Pacific University Fresno, California	$14,317	$35,558	55.9%	75.0%
7	California State University-Chico Chico, California	$14,838	$8,064	63.6%	95.0%
8	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$14,979	$14,850	92.9%	11.3%
9	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$15,288	$15,247	85.1%	37.3%
10	California Baptist University Riverside, California	$27,384	$39,720	59.5%	79.9%
11	Lionel University Carpinteria, California	$29,539	$15,288	38.4%
12	Chapman University Orange, California	$47,527	$62,784	80.4%	72.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UC schools so affordable for Physiology programs despite their selectivity?

UC campuses like Irvine ($12,840 net cost) and UCLA ($14,013) benefit from substantial state funding and financial aid. Even Berkeley, with its 11.33% acceptance rate, maintains a net cost of $14,979 while delivering a 92.90% graduation rate.

How do private schools compare cost-wise for Physiology students?

Private options span from Fresno Pacific at $14,317 net cost to Chapman University at $47,527. California Baptist University falls in between at $27,384, though its 59.50% graduation rate trails the UC system significantly.

Is there a connection between program cost and graduate earnings?

San Francisco State graduates earn $34,942 annually with a net cost of just $12,882, the highest earning figure in the data. Surprisingly, UCLA graduates start at $21,508 despite the program's 8.57% acceptance rate and 92.70% graduation rate.

Where can students find the best value for Physiology programs?

Cal State San Marcos delivers the lowest net cost at $10,550 with reasonable 54.20% graduation rates. UC Davis offers strong value at $15,288 net cost, combining 85.10% graduation rates with $28,381 starting salaries and manageable $14,154 debt loads.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.