by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 10 U.S. colleges awarded 218 degrees and certificates in Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing, rising to $64,772 after four years.
Studying Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences involves the study of Physiology, Pathology, And Related Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Physiology, Pathology, And Related Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other physiology, pathology, & related sciences is a popular field of study, with 218 degrees awarded annually. 10 colleges award other physiology, pathology, & related sciences degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 85.
By level, the 218 awards include 113 bachelor’s degrees, 96 master’s degrees and 9 doctorates.
Women earned 71% of other physiology, pathology, & related sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (155 of 218). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (118) and Asian (45), and international students earned 4.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other physiology, pathology, & related sciences schools within 3 states. In all, 10 colleges offer other physiology, pathology, & related sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other physiology, pathology, & related sciences credential is the bachelor’s degree: 113 of the 218 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other physiology, pathology, & related sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 113 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 96 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 9 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences, at 34.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 34.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 25.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences, with an average median salary of $78,988; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Health and Safety Instructor, Clinical Professor, Optometry Professor and Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing their program, $64,772 after four years and $65,457 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,856 |
| 4 years | $64,772 |
| 5 years | $65,457 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other physiology, pathology, & related sciences is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences has 12 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 12,514 degrees a year; the largest are Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (8,412), Physiology, General (3,053) and Pathology/Experimental Pathology (310). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8,412 |
| Physiology, General | 3,053 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 310 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 235 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 219 |
| Biomechanics | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Science | 61 |
| Molecular Physiology | 44 |
| Aerospace Physiology and Medicine | 40 |
| Cell Physiology | 33 |
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