Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 416 people earned their doctor's degree in pharmacology. This earns it the #65 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 476 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 416 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 217 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pharmacology is $109,202. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $109,202 to a high of $109,202.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pharmacology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in pharmacology. About 56.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 181 |
| Women | 235 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 186 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pharmacology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from NYU. Of these students, 55% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weill Cornell Medical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Of these students, 63% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UC Davis. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Texas Tech.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from CU Anschutz. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UMN Twin Cities. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Boston U. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UC. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Iowa. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Francisco is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UCSF. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UPenn. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Yale. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UCR. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UCLA. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from KU. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UW Seattle.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from OHSU.
Pharmacology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 207 | |
| 84 | |
| 55 | |
| 37 | |
| 27 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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