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2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered 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 $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the #5 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 5 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. 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.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $30-$48k 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 3 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $30-$48k 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 are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas 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 NC State are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

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#12

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Augusta University is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Augusta University, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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

#13

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s physiology degrees 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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#14

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University, Mississippi 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.

Ole Miss also took the #19 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

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#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #18 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

UAB also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

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#17

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisville Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

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#19

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $30-$48k list, VCU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #3 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#23 in overall quality

Tuskegee University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tuskegee also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee are $23,398, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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