Bachelor’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 232 people earned their bachelor's degree in pharmacology. This earns it the #248 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 424 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 232 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in pharmacology is $39,202. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,468 and the high is $39,421.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pharmacology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in pharmacology. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 88 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from UCSB. About 55% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacology at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 39,202.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from UC Davis. About 56% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from UW - Madison. About 62% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from ULM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of Louisiana at Monroe pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from John Jay. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. John Jay College of Criminal Justice pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
University at Buffalo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from University at Buffalo. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacology at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 39,202.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from USC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Southern California pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
York College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from York. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that York graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,202.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 60% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
Ashland University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from Ashland. Data shows that Ashland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,202.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
St John's University - New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from STJ. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,202.
Nazareth College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacology from Nazareth. Nazareth College pharmacology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,202.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
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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