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Cheapest Physiology Colleges in North Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

North Carolina's physiology and pathology programs span a $13,000 cost gap between the most affordable public option at UNC Charlotte ($14,745 net) and private Queens University ($27,786). The state's Research Triangle biotech corridor and major healthcare systems like Novant Health create strong demand for medical laboratory professionals. East Carolina University graduates earn the highest starting salaries at $27,181, while all seven programs maintain acceptance rates above 68 percent.
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Programs
$14,745 – $27,786
Net Price Range
$23,951
Avg. Program Earnings
59.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,745 $7,214 67.7% 79.6%
2 $15,028 $6,542 46.0% 84.4%
3 $16,514 $7,361 62.1% 92.3%
4 $19,472 $7,317 70.7% 68.8%
5 $24,137 $33,450 61.7% 75.0%
6 $26,328 $33,860 40.6% 68.1%
7 $27,786 $43,285 65.9% 71.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large earnings difference between ECU and Gardner-Webb graduates?

East Carolina graduates earn $27,181 annually compared to Gardner-Webb's $20,140, a $7,000 gap. ECU's location in Greenville places students near Vidant Medical Center and other major healthcare employers in eastern North Carolina. The university also has stronger research connections that may lead to higher-paying laboratory positions.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private programs?

UNC Wilmington leads with a 70.7 percent graduation rate, followed closely by UNC Charlotte at 67.7 percent. Among private schools, Queens University graduates 65.9 percent of students while Gardner-Webb achieves 61.7 percent. Montreat College has the lowest completion rate at 40.6 percent despite charging over $33,000 in tuition.

Does in-state tuition make North Carolina programs particularly affordable?

Public universities charge between $6,542 and $7,361 in annual tuition for residents, making them extremely accessible. Even after adding fees, room, and board, net costs range from $14,745 to $19,472 at public institutions. Private colleges charge $33,000 to $43,000 in tuition but offer substantial financial aid to bring net costs down.

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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.