Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 424 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 | 502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 424 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 232 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmacology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 56.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 93 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from NYU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UC Davis. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 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, 38% were women and 13% 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 $11,228 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 25% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Iowa.
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, 75% were women and 42% 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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UPenn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 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, 38% were women and 13% 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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Yale.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UCR. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from KU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UC Berkeley. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UW Seattle. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from OHSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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