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. In addition, we cover how WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with physiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physiology from WSU. This makes it the #39 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 WSU is $32,125. 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 WSU, physiology students borrow a median amount of $21,514 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,268.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSU was $572 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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The physiology program at WSU awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Physiology majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $32,267 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,342.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 physiology majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 60 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
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