by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physiology And Pathology Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the early-career earnings of their physiology and pathology sciences graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send physiology and pathology sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Lynchburg College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying physiology and pathology sciences schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the physiology and pathology sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,112.
Florida Southern College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in physiology and pathology sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. Physiology And Pathology Sciences graduates of Florida Southern College earn a median of about $50,864 a year early in their careers.
Gardner Webb University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying physiology and pathology sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Boiling Springs, Gardner Webb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the physiology and pathology sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,048.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying physiology and pathology sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, physiology and pathology sciences degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia typically earn about $62,997 annually.
University Of Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in physiology and pathology sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. After graduating, physiology and pathology sciences degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $66,875 annually.
University Of Miami landed the #6 spot for physiology and pathology sciences salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the physiology and pathology sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,371.
Florida State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for physiology and pathology sciences. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Early-career physiology and pathology sciences graduates from Florida State University make a median of around $68,108 per year.
West Virginia University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for physiology and pathology sciences. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a public institution. Students who complete the physiology and pathology sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,596.
East Carolina University earned the #9 position for physiology and pathology sciences graduate earnings this year. East Carolina University is a public school located in the city of Greenville. Early-career physiology and pathology sciences graduates from East Carolina University make a median of around $57,224 per year.
Shenandoah University landed the #10 spot for physiology and pathology sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career physiology and pathology sciences graduates from Shenandoah University make a median of around $59,291 per year.
College Of Charleston placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for physiology and pathology sciences. College Of Charleston is a public school located in the city of Charleston. Physiology And Pathology Sciences graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of about $54,011 a year early in their careers.
Life University came in at #12 for physiology and pathology sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Marietta, Life University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the physiology and pathology sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,662.
University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for physiology and pathology sciences. University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. Early-career physiology and pathology sciences graduates from University Of South Carolina Upstate make a median of around $44,814 per year.
Auburn University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for physiology and pathology sciences. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, physiology and pathology sciences degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $29,884 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their physiology and pathology sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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