### SUMMARY

 A degree in Physiology is a valuable choice and typically a critical first step for undergraduates wishing to enter a career as a physiologist, a human physiologist, or a massage therapist. In fact, physiology is an uncommon degree ranking as the 163rd most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 1,654 physiology degrees conferred. In-state tuition for physiology at private universities is, on average, 3.4 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With only 21 universities offering physiology you may have a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other physiology students, look at universities in Colorado which have more students admitted to physiology than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to major in physiology is in the Far West region with [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon), and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study physiology is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of Arizona](/colleges/university-of-arizona), [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder), and [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best school for physiology is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall best school does not mean it is the 'best' school for every student. There are a bunch more facets to consider when choosing college. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could affect one's inclinations of where to go to college. Here at Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which physiology school boasts the best campus, the answer is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). If, for example, you are very interested in which college has the best campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our choice for the university with the best student life for physiology is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our decisions might shock you.

 If expense is a major factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university). [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspis our most expensive school for physiology, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost of [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may want to know that physiology is the 123rd most expensive major in the nation, with an average expense of $36,500. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for physiology on our list is Massachusetts demonstrated with a tuition of $54,720 at the main college in Massachusetts Boston University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for physiology is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for physiology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) with a cost of $34,930, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. On the bright side, the most affordable school for physiology is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $12,200 for a degree in physiology. The cost inflates intensely to an average of $33,800 for the out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the school with the best value for physiology: [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university). On this page you will find our comprehensive list for the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this discussion is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for physiology majors range widely, but within two-years of finishing the degree students will often make around $65,200. While there can be much variation in salary; top earners can experience pay up to $130,500. Straight out of school, the lowest end opportunities within the physiology field earn $32,100, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for physiology have come from [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of physiology sits solid, coming in the 67th percentile of all majors. The college with the most composite diversity for physiology is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Physiology is only within the 38th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, in the 57th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion at 59% of those studying physiology. Additionally, 63% of undergrads seeking a physiology degree are women.

 The median ranking of physiology professors is 3.5 stars, a rating which is 12% lower than the median score for all majors; this is a subpar score. If you want the most popular physiology professor in the nation, consider looking up Roy Rasmussen from [Saint Xavier University](/colleges/saint-xavier-university). It may be shocking, but the top ranked physiology instructors from student rankings are at [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder). As we incorporate data other than simply rankings we find that the college with the best professors for physiology is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). One will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the top professors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for physiology is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you understand that approaching the education process with a perspective mainly built on superlatives could cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to explore our other pages on different universities and peruse a couple of our background 'blog posts' on important things to think about as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Physiology is the 163rd most popular degree in America, with 1,654 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #164 [Digital Arts](/rankings/best-colleges-for-digital-arts), and narrowly lost to #162 [Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sales-distribution-and-marketing-operations).

 The degree is offered at a total of 21 colleges across the nation, and is the 377th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 4% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 67% of colleges offering physiology are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The far west produces the most physiology graduates, largely led by [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Colorado ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) and [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine), which graduated 343 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study physiology). More students studied physiology as a percentage of total students at [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Physiology is the 123rd most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $36,546 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #124, [Applied Physics](rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-physics), with a median cost of $36,408).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 physiology programs predominantly led by [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) with an annual cost of $54,720. The most expensive state for physiology is Massachusetts also led by [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 70.43% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 17.82% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university), which is the 62nd most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it is ranked 11th for its physiology program. Another more affordable option would be #10, [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) in Albany County, WY with a cost of $4,170 for in-state students and $16,740 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a massive investment for most people. It is important to be sure you justify that spend. We hope the following earnings and job placement data help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Physiology student makes a first year salary of $28,478 per year (bottom 14%). Further into their careers, they can bring in as high as $130,490 to as little as $32,068, but average roughly $65,219. Just so you know, that's 69% greater than the American average.

 The most common job title for a Physiology graduate is Inside Sales Representative, which often earn about $26,000; next are Analyst and Nurse Practitioner, which for the most part earn near $54,000 and $70,000 respectively.

 The Plains has the highest earning Physiology graduates. CT has the most well paid Physiology alumni of any state.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Physiology: Median Professor Rating: 3.5 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors continually play a great role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thought-provoking professor can help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Contrarily, an ineffective professor can disenchant you from an entire field or even worse... flunk you!

 Physiology professors, disappointingly, only have a median student rating of 3.5 out of 5, which puts them in the bottom 5% in the United States grounded in overall professor quality. For context that's 12.5% shy of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Physiology just out-ranked those from ["Physical Therapy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physical-therapy), whereas ["Actuarial Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-actuarial-science)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Physiology.

 Now for some statistics about Physiology professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best Physiology professors. The Mountain West Conference has the highest rated Physiology professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Physiology professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Physiology professors than public universities. Finally, Oklahoma has the highest rated Physiology professors in the US.

 Roy Rasmussen, professor at [Saint Xavier University](/colleges/saint-xavier-university)&nbspin Chicago, IL is the most popular Physiology professor in America. Ladonna Morris, professor at [Florida State College at Jacksonville](/colleges/florida-state-college-at-jacksonville)&nbspin Jacksonville, FL is the highest rated Physiology professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often can be a profoundly influential period of one's life; it's an occasion for individual growth and development. Undergraduates try to learn who they want to emulate and forge the requisite skills to become a flourishing member of society. But learning goes far beyond a classroom - the late nights discussing Noriega with a peer, the life lesson received from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different attitude. Therefore, finding a diverse college greatly enriches what you gain from your time at university.

 Physiology is a slightly more racially diverse subject than average\*. 59% of the United States' Physiology majors are white students, followed by asian students (14%), latino students (14%), and students of other races\*\*(8%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) located in Boston, MA.

 Moreover, Physiology significatly skews female, with approximately 5 out of 8 students majoring in Physiology identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Chapman University](/colleges/chapman-university) in Orange, CA.

 Another critical type of diversity is class diversity. Unfortunately, Physiology is one of the US' least financially diverse subjects (Bottom 39%). 31% of its students come from households bringing in over $110,000 per year, 16% are from homes bringing in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 24% grew up in households making below $30,000 a year. [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) is the most socioeconomically diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for Physiology. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Patriot League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 14%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 14%
* White: 59%
* Other: 8%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 37%
* Female: 63%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 59%
* Out of State: 34%
* International: 6%


2023 Physiology Salary

There are about 4,625 students enrolled in Physiology in the USA.

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