Pathology/Experimental Pathology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pathology/experimental pathology students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Pathology/Experimental Pathology School
Where you study pathology/experimental pathology matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Pathology/Experimental Pathology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pathology/Experimental Pathology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pathology/Experimental Pathology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is New York University, our #1 school for pathology/experimental pathology. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 pathology/experimental pathology degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pathology/experimental pathology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 13 pathology/experimental pathology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pathology/experimental pathology degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Rochester one of the top schools for pathology/experimental pathology. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 pathology/experimental pathology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Pathology/experimental Pathology graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pathology/experimental pathology, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 pathology/experimental pathology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pathology/experimental pathology program make about $37,550 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,598 in student loans.
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University Of Connecticut came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pathology/experimental pathology schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 35 pathology/experimental pathology degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their pathology/experimental pathology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $39,712 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans.
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Case Western Reserve University landed the #6 spot for pathology/experimental pathology this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 22 pathology/experimental pathology degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pathology/experimental pathology degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $30,045 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #7 spot for pathology/experimental pathology this year. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 pathology/experimental pathology degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Graduates of the pathology/experimental pathology program make about $55,413 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162.
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Kansas State University landed the #8 spot for pathology/experimental pathology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. About 11 pathology/experimental pathology degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pathology/experimental pathology program make about $31,958 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,775.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
