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Connecticut's physiology and pathology programs cluster within the University of Connecticut system, creating an $14,000 cost gap between the Waterbury campus at $8,896 and the main Storrs campus at $22,886. All five programs produce graduates earning exactly $36,560, a reflection of Connecticut's standardized healthcare sector wages driven by major employers like Yale-New Haven Health and Hartford Financial's medical divisions. The state's insurance industry requires extensive medical data analysis, making pathology skills particularly valuable in this regional market.
5
Programs
$8,896 – $22,886
Net Price Range
$36,560
Avg. Program Earnings
64.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,896 $17,462 59.5% 97.9%
2 $11,504 $17,462 56.7% 97.4%
3 $13,339 $17,452 65.4% 97.3%
4 $14,059 $17,472 56.9% 92.2%
5 $22,886 $20,366 83.8% 54.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the identical $36,560 earnings across all Connecticut physiology programs?

Connecticut's regulated healthcare market and strong union presence create standardized entry-level wages for physiology graduates. The state's concentration of insurance companies and medical centers establishes consistent pay scales that don't vary significantly based on which UConn campus students attend.

How do acceptance rates differ between UConn's physiology programs?

Regional campuses accept 92-98% of applicants, while the main Storrs campus accepts just 55%. However, all campuses maintain the same $22,125 average debt level, suggesting similar financial aid structures regardless of selectivity.

Does graduation rate correlate with campus location in Connecticut physiology programs?

The main Storrs campus achieves an 84% graduation rate compared to 57-65% at regional locations. This 20+ percentage point gap likely reflects differences in student preparation and campus resources, though all lead to identical post-graduation earnings.

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