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2025 Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
756 Physiology Degrees Awarded
$34,487 Avg Early-Career Salary
Physiology & Pathology Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #88 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 756 degrees in physiology & pathology sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great Physiology & Pathology Sciences School

Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region The physiology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physiology & Pathology Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Physiology & Pathology Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Physiology & Pathology Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physiology
Master's Degrees in Physiology
Doctor's Degrees in Physiology

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Physiology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
299 Physiology Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in physiology & pathology sciences. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 299 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. After graduating, physiology degree recipients usually make about $31,613 in the first five years of their career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Physiology Degrees Awarded
$31,958 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Kansas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in physiology & pathology sciences. K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were about 138 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the physiology program earn around $31,958 for their early career.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
61 Physiology Degrees Awarded

Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in physiology & pathology sciences. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA

Saint Ambrose University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physiology & pathology sciences. Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 3 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at St. Ambrose University in the most recent data year.

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Central College
Pella, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
39 Physiology Degrees Awarded

Central is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Pella. This college ranks 21st out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 39 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at Central in the most recent data year.

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from College of Saint Benedict

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.More information about a degree in physiology & pathology sciences from University of Nebraska at Omaha

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
49 Physiology Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #494 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means St. Scholastica is a great college overall.

There were about 49 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at St. Scholastica in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Physiology Degrees Awarded
$32,267 Median Starting Salary

WSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Wichita. This university ranks 15th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 61 physiology & pathology sciences students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physiology degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,267 in their early careers.

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Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best physiology & pathology sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 351
Missouri 283 12
Kansas 266 240
Iowa 264 48
Nebraska 238 98
North Dakota 210 17

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Physiology & Pathology Sciences is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Physiology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 551
General Physiology 144
Biomechanics 35
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 14
Oncology & Cancer Biology 9
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences 2
Molecular Physiology 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 6,378
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,081
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 597
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 475
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 339
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 335
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 219
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 143
Zoology 98
Genetics 90

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