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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physiology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #64 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,613 a year. This is higher than $30,963, which is the national median for all physiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, physiology students borrow a median amount of $34,290 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 UMN Twin Cities is $319 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 287 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from UMN Twin Cities. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physiology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 360 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 88 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.