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2027 Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

32 Colleges in the United States
1,103 Physiology & Pathology Sciences Degrees Awarded
$48,733 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physiology & Pathology Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 32 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physiology & pathology sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physiology & pathology sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physiology & Pathology Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign this year for physiology & pathology sciences. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 14 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $57,461 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. Get the full physiology & pathology sciences details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 13 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $93,164 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,053. Get the full physiology & pathology sciences details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physiology & pathology sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 172 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physiology & pathology sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the physiology & pathology sciences program make about $59,877 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong physiology & pathology sciences program will find one at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree. Get the full physiology & pathology sciences details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Benedictine University landed the #6 spot for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physiology & pathology sciences degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Benedictine University

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Wheaton College Illinois ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 37 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Wheaton College Illinois earn a median of $43,654 early in their careers. Wheaton College Illinois graduates carry a median of $23,292 in student loans. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Wheaton College Illinois

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #8 for physiology & pathology sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physiology & pathology sciences program make about $22,398 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. Get the full physiology & pathology sciences details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Medical College Of Wisconsin landed the #9 spot for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Milwaukee, Medical College Of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 16 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Medical College Of Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Medical College Of Wisconsin earn around $118,387 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Medical College Of Wisconsin

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #10 for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 14 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Oakland University graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for Oakland University

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Case Western Reserve University placed #11 among the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Case Western Reserve University graduates 87% of students within six years. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 104 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $30,045 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Case Western Reserve University

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Ohio University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 76 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physiology & pathology sciences degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $36,886. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,786 in student loans. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Ohio University Main Campus

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Ball State University came in at #13 for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 14 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Ball State University earn around $47,863 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,518. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Ball State University

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 74 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Marquette University in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $31,173 early in their careers. Marquette University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Marquette University

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Kent State University At Kent ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 19 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physiology & pathology sciences program make about $44,776 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,174. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #16 position for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 71 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Michigan State University earn around $29,642 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,384 to complete this degree. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Michigan State University

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Augustana College Illinois ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Augustana College Illinois in the most recent data year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Augustana College Illinois earn a median of $39,096 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,764 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Augustana College Illinois

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University Of Toledo ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,675 early in their careers. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. Get the full physiology & pathology sciences details for University Of Toledo

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Taylor University
Upland, IN

Taylor University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Upland. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Taylor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Taylor University earn around $30,723 in the first couple years of their career. Taylor University graduates carry a median of $22,786 in student loans. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Taylor University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #20 for physiology & pathology sciences this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 11 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Central Michigan University earn around $38,003 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,857. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Central Michigan University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 11 physiology & pathology sciences degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $54,608 early in their careers. Ferris State University graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for Ferris State University

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Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College placed #22 among the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Jacksonville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Illinois College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physiology & pathology sciences program make about $41,184 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,922 to complete this degree. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for Illinois College

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 18 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent data year. Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of $46,566 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full physiology & pathology sciences program report for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Indiana Wesleyan University earned the #24 position for physiology & pathology sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Marion. Indiana Wesleyan University graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physiology & pathology sciences degree from Indiana Wesleyan University earn around $52,449 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,613 to complete this degree. Read more about the physiology & pathology sciences program at Indiana Wesleyan University

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Wright State University Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best physiology & pathology sciences schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 22 physiology & pathology sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physiology & pathology sciences program make about $49,077 in their early career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,836 in student loans. More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from Wright State University Main Campus

Rest of the Top 32 Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s physiology & pathology sciences ranking:

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
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Hiram College
Hiram, OH

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

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