Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of South Carolina-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer physiology & pathology sciences.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 15% of the country for physiology & pathology sciences. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 110 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 173 bachelor’s degrees in physiology & pathology sciences.
Physiology & Pathology Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $53,389 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, physiology & pathology sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 34% of physiology & pathology sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of physiology & pathology sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in physiology & pathology sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of physiology & pathology sciences master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of physiology & pathology sciences master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in physiology & pathology sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of physiology & pathology sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of physiology & pathology sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in physiology & pathology sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physiology & pathology sciences majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The physiology & pathology sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 210 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 210 degrees in exercise physiology and kinesiology in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).