by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physiology from UM. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM, physiology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 The University of Montana.
Of the 61 physiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UM, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in physiology from UM. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 67 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 5 |
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