by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physiology from GWU. This makes it the #49 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2021, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $36,630. This is higher than $27,085, which is the national median for all physiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, physiology students borrow a median amount of $20,727 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at George Washington University.
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physiology from GWU in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in physiology from GWU in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 132 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 86 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 43 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 24 |
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