by our College Data Analytics TeamPathology Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.18) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported pathology residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 10 related occupations pay an average median salary of $104,138 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to pathology residency/fellowship programs, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Medicine and Dentistry, Biology and English Language. The most important abilities are Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to pathology residency/fellowship programs, at 48.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 48.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 29.7% |
| Master’s degree | 14.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.9% |
| First professional degree | 2.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Pathology Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $104,138; the strongest outlook belongs to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, at 14.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Physician, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Histopathologist and Cytologist.
The occupation related to pathology residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Hospitalists, at 3,061,067.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalists | 3,061,067 | 0.8% |
| Urologists | 3,002,712 | 0.5% |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | 2,353,696 | 14.6% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 2,229,767 | -4.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians | 1,095,800 | 4.1% |
| Allergists and Immunologists | 709,371 | 5.0% |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | 653,682 | 2.7% |
The highest-paying occupation related to pathology residency/fellowship programs is Physicians, Pathologists, with a median salary of $120,724.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians | $113,531 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Allergists and Immunologists | $110,883 |
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