by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in physiology from Auburn. This makes it the #8 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $29,884. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,963 for all physiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, physiology students borrow a median amount of $68,458 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,268 for all physiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physiology program at Auburn is $674 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 202 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from Auburn. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its physiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's physiology program at Auburn make a median salary of $48,917. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all physiology graduates with a master's is $37,342.
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from Auburn in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 370 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 41 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| Genetics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.