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2026 Best General Physiology Master’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
516 General Physiology Degrees Awarded
$47,099 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Physiology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general physiology programs.

College Factual analyzed 87 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general physiology schools.

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Best Schools for General Physiology in the United States

See the highest-ranked general physiology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Physiology

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University Of Delaware is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general physiology. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. University Of Delaware awarded about 13 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physiology program make about $54,155 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. See the full general physiology program report for University Of Delaware

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general physiology, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Boston University awarded about 10 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physiology degree from Boston University earn around $67,091 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general physiology from Boston University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general physiology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 145 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physiology program make about $34,063 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. Read more about the general physiology program at Georgetown University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the top schools for general physiology. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 11 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. General Physiology graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $33,926 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,330. More information about a degree in general physiology from University Of Colorado Boulder

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Students looking for a strong general physiology program will find one at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 10 general physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. General Physiology graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. More information about a degree in general physiology from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Benedictine University earned the #6 position for general physiology this year. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Benedictine University awarded about 23 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general physiology program make about $54,212 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,338. More information about a degree in general physiology from Benedictine University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #7 spot for general physiology this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 79 general physiology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their general physiology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $31,836 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,113. Get the full general physiology details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #8 position for general physiology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 19 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. General Physiology graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $23,151 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,049 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physiology from University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best general physiology schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 17 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general physiology degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $22,398 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physiology from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Medical College Of Wisconsin came in at #10 for general physiology this year. Medical College Of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milwaukee. About 17 general physiology degrees were awarded at Medical College Of Wisconsin in the most recent year. General Physiology graduates of Medical College Of Wisconsin earn a median of $118,387 early in their careers. Read more about the general physiology program at Medical College Of Wisconsin

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #11 for general physiology this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Case Western Reserve University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 102 general physiology degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general physiology program make about $30,045 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106. Read more about the general physiology program at Case Western Reserve University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #12 position for general physiology this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 general physiology degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. General Physiology graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $36,681 early in their careers. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Read more about the general physiology program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Wright State University Main Campus came in at #13 for general physiology this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 12 general physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $49,077. Typical student debt for the program is $25,836. Get the full general physiology details for Wright State University Main Campus

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University landed the #14 spot for general physiology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Augusta. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 11 general physiology degrees were awarded at Augusta University in the most recent year. General Physiology graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $56,168 early in their careers. Augusta University graduates carry a median of $25,745 in student loans. See the full general physiology program report for Augusta University

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University Of Louisville came in at #15 for general physiology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. About 34 general physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. General Physiology graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $36,629 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general physiology from University Of Louisville

Other General Physiology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 87 schools evaluated.

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