by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 310 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 356 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in physiology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #20 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #40 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 CU - Boulder is $33,926. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, physiology students borrow a median amount of $73,360 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 CU - Boulder is $746 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 310 physiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in physiology from CU - Boulder in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 230 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 160 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 150 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 85 |
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