Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 102 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.4% of Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,144 students earned theirPharmacology & Toxicology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacology & Toxicology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 220 |
| Master’s Degree | 540 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 384 |
Earnings of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology of $74,178 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,787 |
| 4 years | $74,178 |
| 5 years | $91,829 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pharmacology & Toxicology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 242 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 40 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 7.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 82 | 21.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmacology & Toxicology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 129 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pharmacology & Toxicology students seeking a doctor's degree is Wright State University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | 483 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 252 |
| Toxicology | 152 |
| Molecular Pharmacology | 85 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 78 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacology & Toxicology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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