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2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

14 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$35,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

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 Great Lakes Region” 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 Great Lakes region, there were 972 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,125 and $32,586 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 127 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physiology and pathology sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree physiology students.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Madison Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kent State University at Kent. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physiology students list, Kent State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kent State Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #3 spot on the list. Chicago, Illinois 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.

UIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Full UIUC Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Toledo landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Toledo, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Toledo Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#13 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

IUPUI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UC

#8

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Indiana University - Bloomington Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Michigan State

#14 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #9. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

SIUC also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes 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 SIUC are $32,928.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 12 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physiology students list, Wayne State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Wayne State

#11 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physiology students list, Ohio State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#12

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physiology students list, U-M has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#4 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 14 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Case Western also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Case Western Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#14

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. UChicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 9 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also took the #2 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Chicago

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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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