Molecular Physiology Degrees (2026 stats)

Last updated: April 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Molecular Physiology — headline outcomes are in the stats below. Median in-state published tuition is about $12,186.

Key Statistics

$12,186
Median In-State Public Tuition
$46,314
Median Out-of-State Private Tuition

Molecular Physiology: what the data shows

Common questions about molecular physiology degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.

What is a molecular physiology degree?

A Molecular Physiology program is classified under NCES CIP 26.0902 in the Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences field family (26.09).

A program that focuses on the scientific study of dynamic interactive processes and biochemical communications at the subcellular level. Includes instruction in ion channels and transporters, molecular signaling pathways, endocrine control and regulation, genetic information transfer, homeostasis and molecular control systems, electrophysiology and sensory mechanisms, protein synthesis, and applicable research methods and technologies

Types of molecular physiology degrees and related programs

Other NCES program codes in the 26.09 family with pages on EDsmart Data:

How long does it take to get a molecular physiology degree?

Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 26.0902 in our file:

  • 3 Master's (100.0% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's

Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.

Is a molecular physiology degree worth it?

College Scorecard national medians for the Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences bachelor's program family: median debt $32,582, median earnings $62,172 four years after enrollment. Debt-to-earnings proxy: 1.05.

About 5.3% of graduates in this field family were not working and not enrolled one year after completion in Scorecard's national program medians.

Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $12,186 and median net price is $18,749.

We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.

Institutions

Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Molecular Physiology and the types of students that study this field.

Tuition Costs for Common Institutions

$12,186 Median In-State Public

$46,314 Median Out of State Private

Tuition costs for Molecular Physiology majors are, on average, $12,186 for in-state public colleges, and $46,314 for out of state private colleges.

Tuition costs comparison for Molecular Physiology programs.

Degrees Awarded Over Time

100,000 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023

This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Molecular Physiology from 2015 to 2023.

Historical trend of degrees awarded in Molecular Physiology.

Top 5 Schools by Enrollment

# School State Enrollment
1 Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ 64,674
2 Texas A&M University-College Station TX 59,615
3 Texas A&M University-College Station TX 59,615
4 Liberty University VA 50,012
5 Ohio State University-Main Campus OH 45,638

Schools with the largest enrollment offering Molecular Physiology programs.

Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition

# School State Tuition
1 San Diego City College CA $1,146
2 Crafton Hills College CA $1,188
3 Glendale Community College CA $1,191
4 Mt San Antonio College CA $1,364
5 Golden West College CA $1,380

Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Molecular Physiology programs.

Top 5 Lowest Net Price

# School State Net Price
1 Texas A&M University-Central Texas TX $1,300
2 CUNY Lehman College NY $3,148
3 Ohio University-Eastern Campus OH $3,925
4 Golden West College CA $4,824
5 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus OH $5,650

Schools with the lowest average net price for Molecular Physiology programs.

Graduation Rates

Graduation rate data is not available for this degree program.

Graduation/completion rates for Molecular Physiology programs across institutions.

Related specializations

Other NCES program codes in the 26.09 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.

Degree Levels (IPEDS)

Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 26.0902 in the survey year used in our extract (3 total across levels below).

  • 3 Master's (100.0% of IPEDS total)

Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.

Program outcomes (College Scorecard)

National medians across bachelor's programs in the Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences CIP family (34 programs reporting debt). Not specific to every Molecular Physiology graduate.

  • $32,582 median federal loan debt among completers
  • $62,172 median earnings four years after enrollment (national program median)
  • 1.05 debt-to-earnings ratio (Scorecard proxy)
  • 5.3% of graduates not working and not enrolled one year out (program cohort)

Source: College Scorecard program-level outcomes aggregated by 4-digit CIP family.

Employment

Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.

Yearly Income for Common Jobs

$N/A Average Wage in Workforce

The average salary for Molecular Physiology majors is $N/A.

Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Molecular Physiology majors.

Occupations by Share

N/A 2023 Workforce

The number of Molecular Physiology graduates in the workforce has been growing.

Various jobs filled by those with a major in Molecular Physiology by share of the total number of graduates.

Diversity

Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Molecular Physiology in the United States.

Workforce Age

N/A Average Age in 2023

This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Molecular Physiology.

Age distribution for Molecular Physiology degree holders in the workforce.

Gender Distribution

52 Total Degrees Awarded

19 Male (36.54%)

33 Female (63.46%)

Gender distribution of Molecular Physiology degree recipients.

Race and Ethnicity Distribution

17 White (32.69%)

9 Asian (17.31%)

6 Hispanic or Latino (11.54%)

2 Black or African American (3.85%)

1 Two or More Races (1.92%)

Racial and ethnic distribution of Molecular Physiology degree recipients.

Degrees Awarded

The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Molecular Physiology are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.

Distribution of degree types awarded in Molecular Physiology.

Skills

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Molecular Physiology field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Required Skills

Molecular Physiology majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.

Rating of how necessary various skills are for Molecular Physiology majors.

Skills Bar Chart

This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.

Skill importance ratings for Molecular Physiology majors.

About

A program that focuses on the scientific study of dynamic interactive processes and biochemical communications at the subcellular level. Includes instruction in ion channels and transporters, molecular signaling pathways, endocrine control and regulation, genetic information transfer, homeostasis and molecular control systems, electrophysiology and sensory mechanisms, protein synthesis, and applicable research methods and technologies

In 2023, 100,000 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Molecular Physiology.

CIP Code

26.0902 - Molecular Physiology

What the data shows

At the program-family level, College Scorecard reports median debt of $32,582 for bachelor's completers and median earnings near $62,172, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.05. Those figures describe national program cohorts in this CIP family—not every individual Molecular Physiology graduate.

Women earned 63.5% of 52 Molecular Physiology completions in the IPEDS file used here.

Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $12,186 in-state at public colleges and $46,314 at private institutions for programs in this field.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.

All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.