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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,507 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,619 and $24,270 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 49 colleges that offered a degree in physiology and pathology sciences. To top this list, a school must have a successful physiology and pathology sciences program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region physiology students.

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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 #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 289 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UF

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Out of the 49 schools in the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 286 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Auburn

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 257 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, 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 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UofSC

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 49 schools in the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 235 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Liberty University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 187 ’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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. West Virginia University is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 151 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at West Virginia University

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 105 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at East Carolina University

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The University of Tampa landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UT is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 93 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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%.

Full The University of Tampa Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 89 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at North Carolina State University

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. U Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 80 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at U Miami

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 76 degrees to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at NUS Florida

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at UNC Charlotte

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

With a ranking of #13, College of Charleston did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. College of Charleston is located in Charleston, South Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full College of Charleston Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. University of South Carolina - Upstate is a medium-sized school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina that handed out 64 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at USC Upstate

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winchester, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Shenandoah Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 37 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Louisville Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Life University
Marietta, Georgia

Life University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physiology degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

Full Life University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 34 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Tulane Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #19, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 32 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Northern Kentucky University

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Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, Florida

Ave Maria University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Ave Maria University is located in Ave Maria, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% 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 AMU

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Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Southern College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Florida Southern is a small school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 31 ’s physiology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Florida Southern College

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University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia

University of Lynchburg did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%. 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.

Read more about Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Lynchburg

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Eastern Virginia Medical School came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% 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%.

Read full report on Physiology & Pathology Sciences at Eastern Virginia Medical School

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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

Queens University of Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified ’s physiology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Queens Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physiology Major in the Southeast Region list. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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 86%.

Full UAB Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

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