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2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences is the 88th most popular major in the country with 8,813 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, physiology and pathology sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $29,932 and had an average of $23,672 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,507 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,619 and $24,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 35 colleges that offered a degree in physiology and pathology sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physiology and pathology sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physiology and pathology sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The physiology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Duke also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Duke University is $371 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Duke

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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 #2 for the Best Value Physiology Schools 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 ’s physiology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Vanderbilt University is $3,176 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

Full Vanderbilt Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 289 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Florida is $65 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UF

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Out of the 35 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. The yearly cost to attend UNC Chapel Hill is $3,753 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Wake Forest University also took the #5 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,401 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Wake Forest University.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Wake Forest University

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina State University is $7,283 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full NC State Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 187 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

Florida State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $4,950 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Florida State.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Florida State University

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physiology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,476 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of Virginia.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Virginia - Main Campus

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #9, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 151 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for West Virginia University is $10,014 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full WVU Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend NKU is $4,632 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full NKU Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #11, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 257 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UofSC is $12,130 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UofSC

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 105 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

ECU also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend ECU is $11,260 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full ECU Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 5 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $7,764 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of Mississippi.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Mississippi Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

UK also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. It costs about $12,593 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UK.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UK Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #15, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UAB also took the #13 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UAB is $13,443 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UAB Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. UNC Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 74 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,751 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UNC Charlotte.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UNC Charlotte Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #17, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 37 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UofL is $13,431 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Louisville

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 286 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

Auburn also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. It costs about $17,866 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Auburn.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Auburn University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 10 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend VCU is $14,507 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

With a ranking of #20, College of Charleston did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. C of C is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 65 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend C of C is $14,750 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at College of Charleston

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Upstate came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 64 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $12,571 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of South Carolina - Upstate.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of South Carolina - Upstate

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. VSU is a fairly large public school situated in Valdosta, Georgia. It awarded 5 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $11,021 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Valdosta State University.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at VSU

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Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi

Mississippi College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. MC is located in Clinton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend MC is $15,485 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Mississippi College

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 76 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $21,326 for southeast region physiology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Nova Southeastern University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at NUS Florida

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Barry University
Miami, Florida

With a ranking of #25, Barry University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physiology Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Barry University is $18,027 for Southeast Region Physiology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Barry University

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