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2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major

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Most Well Attended Physiology Major

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Physiology Major” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 8,813 people earned their degree in physiology and pathology sciences, making the major the 88th most popular in the United States. 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.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Physiology Major” ranking, we looked at 242 colleges that offer a degree in physiology and pathology sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular physiology and pathology sciences programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Physiology Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Physiology Major”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Boulder. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 386 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full CU - Boulder Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Physiology Major. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 305 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arizona Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physiology Major. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 293 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UMN Twin Cities

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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 #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 289 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 286 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Auburn

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With a ranking of #6, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Located in Provo, Utah, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 276 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, 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 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at BYU

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #7, Georgetown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 264 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Georgetown

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 264 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Texas Tech

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 257 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking, coming in at #10. University of California - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 240 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UCLA

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 235 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Liberty University

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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 203 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 University of Oregon

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 191 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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 Case Western Reserve University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking, coming in at #14. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 187 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Florida State

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 157 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Kansas State University

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University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major ranking, coming in at #16. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physiology degrees to 154 students in 2020-2021.

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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UMass Amherst

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 152 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 151 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at West Virginia University

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University of California - Davis ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. University of California - Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 143 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UC Davis

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school handed out 141 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, 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%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Michigan State University

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With a ranking of #21, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 137 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 BYU - I

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

With a ranking of #22, University at Buffalo did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 126 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at University at Buffalo

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physiology degrees to 116 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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 1.4% 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 Boston University

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 105 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ECU Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Eastern Washington University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major list. EWU is located in Cheney, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 97 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at EWU

Rest of the Best 37 in Most Well Attended Physiology Major

Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

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