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 UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in physiology from UM. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of physiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM is $32,671. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,963 for all physiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from UM. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UM physiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physiology master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 59 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.