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 UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physiology from UO. This makes it the #34 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #57 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 UO is $27,502. This is less than $30,963, which is the national median of all physiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, physiology students borrow a median amount of $79,937 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 UO is $745 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
Learn more about UO tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of physiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in physiology from UO. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 103 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Genetics | 19 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.