How many colleges in Ohio offer Physiology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 110 U.S. colleges and universities in Ohio that offer Physiology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Physiology program in Ohio?

Among the 50 Physiology programs listed in Ohio, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,736 to $69,330 (median around $16,846). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Physiology degree lead to?

A Physiology degree commonly leads to roles such as Laboratory or Research Assistant, Physiology or Biology Lab Technician, Clinical Research Coordinator, Health or Medical Support Roles. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 medical scientists median $100,590)..

Can I apply to a Physiology program in Ohio with the Common App?

Many Physiology programs in Ohio accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Physiology colleges in Ohio

CampusPin lists 110 U.S. colleges in Ohio that offer Physiology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Physiology examines how living systems function, from cells to whole organisms, and suits students drawn to homeostasis, organ systems, and a science foundation for health or research paths.

Schools in Ohio that offer Physiology

Physiology programs in Ohio: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 110 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

110

Public / private

17 / 33

Universities / 2-year

37 / 13

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,736–$69,330

Median in-state tuition

$16,846

Lowest published in-state tuition

Cuyahoga Community College District

$3,736

Most selective

Denison University

17% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Kent State University at Kent

24,755 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Physiology program

Cellular and molecular physiology
Homeostasis and physiological regulation
Systems physiology across organ systems
Neurophysiology and vascular physiology
Endocrine and hormonal action
Reproduction, growth, and development
Biochemical and biophysical cell signaling
Laboratory measurement and experimental design
Comparative and integrative physiology

Where a Physiology degree can lead

Laboratory or Research Assistant
Physiology or Biology Lab Technician
Clinical Research Coordinator
Health or Medical Support Roles
Medical Scientist (with graduate or professional study)
Pre-health pathway to medicine, dentistry, or therapy

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 medical scientists median $100,590).

A Physiology major focuses on the functional dynamics of living systems: how cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms work, communicate, and maintain balance. Coursework follows the official definition of the field, covering reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular and neurophysiology, and systems-level physiology, alongside the biochemical and biophysical signaling that links these processes. Students study morphology and function together, asking not just what a structure is but how it operates and how it stays regulated. This is what sets physiology apart from its neighbors. General biology surveys life broadly, kinesiology centers on human movement and exercise, and neuroscience concentrates on the nervous system, while physiology asks how integrated systems sustain homeostasis across levels of complexity. Expect a foundation in biology, chemistry, and quantitative methods, paired with laboratory work where students measure responses in living systems and connect cellular mechanisms to whole-body function.

The degree is usually a bachelor's of science, often built on introductory biology and chemistry before students move into cellular, systems, and comparative physiology, with labs that train measurement, experimental design, and data interpretation. Be aware of the honest path ahead. Many research and health-professional careers in this area require graduate or professional study rather than a bachelor's alone, since independent scientific roles such as medical scientist typically call for a doctoral or professional degree. Bachelor's graduates frequently begin in laboratory and health-support positions, or use the major as a pre-health foundation for medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or graduate programs. Common settings include university and hospital research labs, clinical and diagnostic facilities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical employers, and public health and education roles. If a specific credential or license matters to your goals, confirm the requirements for that profession before committing to a single track.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of medical scientists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $100,590 and projects employment to grow about 8.7% from 2024 to 2034; a doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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