Major · CIP 26.09

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

840 international students graduated in Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences in the 2024–25 academic year. 286 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
840
International graduates, 2024–25
196 bachelor's · 457 master's · 177 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
286
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-1042 · Usually needs more education10,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410
Physical TherapistsSOC 29-1123 · Usually needs more education13,400 openings a year · 1,980 LCA filings13,400+11.9%$102,7601,980
Physician AssistantsSOC 29-1071 · Usually needs more education11,500 openings a year · 58 LCA filings11,500+21.1%$135,88058

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology