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Saint Francis University stands out among Pennsylvania's physiology and pathology programs with a net price of just $19,173, creating an $11,000 gap below the next most affordable option. This field connects directly to Pennsylvania's healthcare sector, where UPMC and major pharmaceutical companies seek graduates with strong foundations in disease processes and human body systems. The six programs show graduation rates ranging from 56% to 83%, with private institutions dominating this specialized field across the state.
6
Programs
$19,173 – $30,528
Net Price Range
$31,219
Avg. Program Earnings
71.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $19,173 $41,720 72.8% 73.1%
2 $27,263 $44,510 58.7% 80.6%
3 $29,944 $39,410 56.1% 98.2%
4 $30,086 $64,230 82.7% 56.3%
5 $30,485 $59,196 76.6% 82.2%
6 $30,528 $52,309 80.8% 84.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saint Francis University so much cheaper than other physiology programs?

Saint Francis offers the lowest net price at $19,173, nearly $8,000 below Mercyhurst University's $27,263. The school maintains a 73% graduation rate while keeping costs significantly lower than peers with similar outcomes.

How do graduation rates compare across Pennsylvania's physiology programs?

Gettysburg College leads with an 83% graduation rate, followed by University of Scranton at 81%. The range spans from Chestnut Hill College's 56% to these top performers, showing significant variation in student success rates.

Where do physiology graduates typically work in Pennsylvania?

UPMC, one of the state's largest employers, hires graduates for research and clinical roles. Major pharmaceutical companies throughout Pennsylvania also recruit students with physiology backgrounds for drug development and testing positions.

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