Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with physiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physiology from SIUC. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $9,638 $9,638 Fees $3,606 $3,606 Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100 On Campus Room and Board $12,114 $12,114 On Campus Other Expenses $2,951 $2,951
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of physiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in physiology.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its physiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 48 |
| Zoology | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.