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Neuropharmacology

Types of Degrees Neuropharmacology Majors Are Earning

Those studying Neuropharmacology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	2
Master’s Degree	35
Doctor’s Degree	2

What Neuropharmacology Majors Need to Know

Programs in Neuropharmacology emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Neuropharmacology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Neuropharmacology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 5.6 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.7 / 7.
• Biology — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.3 / 7.
• Medicine and Dentistry — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set built by a Neuropharmacology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Instructing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Active Learning — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Neuropharmacology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 5 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Neuropharmacology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.6 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.5 / 7
Getting Information	4.5 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.3 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.2 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.2 / 7
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.1 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Neuropharmacology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
SAS	Analytical or scientific software	—
IBM SPSS Statistics	Analytical or scientific software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Desire2Learn LMS software	Computer based training software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Electronic health record EHR software	Medical software	—
Blackboard Learn	Computer based training software	—
Material safety data sheet MSDS software	Compliance software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Neuropharmacology graduates include:

• Associate Professor
• Physical Therapy Professor
• Optometry Professor
• Clinical Assistant Professor
• Teacher
• Medical Assisting Instructor
• Anatomy Teacher
• Surgical Technology Instructor
• Respiratory Therapy Instructor
• Instructor
• Roentgenology Teacher
• Medical Assistant Instructor
• Home Care and Home Health Aides Teacher
• Dental Laboratory Technology Teacher
• Public Health Professor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Neuropharmacology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Master’s degree	34.9%
Doctoral degree	25.9%
Post-doctoral training	19.6%
Bachelor’s degree	12.1%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	4.2%
Postsecondary certificate	2.6%
Post-master’s certificate	0.6%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Neuropharmacology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 69.2% of Neuropharmacology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	27	69.2%
Men	12	30.8%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Neuropharmacology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	22	56.4%
Asian	2	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	10.3%
Black or African American	3	7.7%
Two or More Races	2	5.1%
Race Unknown	5	12.8%
International Students	1	2.6%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Neuropharmacology Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Neuropharmacology graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,787
4 years	$74,178
5 years	$91,829

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $91,829 — roughly 56% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Neuropharmacology Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Neuropharmacology graduates earn a median of $74,178 four years after completion — roughly 95% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Pharmacology and Toxicology	26.10
Environmental Toxicology	26.1006
Molecular Pharmacology	26.1002
Molecular Toxicology	26.1005
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other	26.1099
Pharmacology and Toxicology	26.1007
Pharmacology	26.1001
Toxicology	26.1004
Anatomy	26.0403
Biomechanics	26.0913
Biostatistics	26.1102

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.