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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 $48-$75k” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” 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.

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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank 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 Duke are $59,140.

Full Duke Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full Wake Forest University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 8 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $48-$75k 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

#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 $48-$75k ranking. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 3 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #15 spot 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

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

Full West Virginia University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

NC State also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech also took the #13 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Georgia Tech

#12

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#21 in overall quality

Augusta University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 3 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 $48-$75k list, ECU has also earned the #11 rank 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 Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UAB has also earned the #14 rank 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 Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#16

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ole Miss Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#17

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #17 spot 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.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University

#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#19

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisville, 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.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology 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.

Full Auburn Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#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 $48-$75k ranking. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 $48-$75k ranking. Tuskegee 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tuskegee has also earned the #23 rank 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 Tuskegee are $23,398.

Full Tuskegee Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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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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