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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

22 Ranked Colleges
124 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences is the 93rd most popular major in the country with 8,385 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physiology and pathology sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,215 and had an average of $29,778 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,317 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,740 and $35,278 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 124 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in physiology and pathology sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physiology and pathology sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the physiology and pathology sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 16 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 8 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #5 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#13 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 9 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ole Miss Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#14

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Augusta University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Augusta University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 10 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full VCU Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Auburn has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220.

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#22

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#23 in overall quality

Tuskegee University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tuskegee is a small school located in Tuskegee, Alabama that handed out 1 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tuskegee not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee University are $23,398.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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