Master’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 502 people earned their master's degree in pharmacology. This makes it the 156th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacology is $53,876. 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 $36,519 to a high of $76,575.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacology. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 193 |
| International Students | 142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmacology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Ohio State. Of these students, 62% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
Michigan State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State. Of these students, 79% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Wright State University - Main Campus pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Colorado State. Of these students, 61% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Drexel. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Drexel University make a median salary of 53,876.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane. About 73% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 53,876.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from FDU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UTHSC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UTHSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
University of Vermont comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UVM. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at University of Vermont make a median salary of 53,876.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from NYU. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from U-M. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 53,876.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
Georgetown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Georgetown. About 67% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from University at Buffalo. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University at Buffalo pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UC. About 70% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is York College. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from York. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at York College make a median salary of 53,876.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 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, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UC Irvine. About 84% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 53,876.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Northeastern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from LIU Post. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that LIU Post graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
University of Rochester is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from University of Rochester. About 86% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at University of Rochester make a median salary of 53,876.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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