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Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Pharmacology degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacology & Toxicology is the 210th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors in Pennsylvania

Pharmacology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a pharmacology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Pharmacology & Toxicology Grads in Pennsylvania

28,780 people in the state and 474,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmacology.

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Wages for Pharmacology & Toxicology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a pharmacology grad in the state is $95,160, compared to a typical salary of $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmacology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,138. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 95% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 77% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Pharmacology & Toxicology Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmacology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 4,681
Biochemistry & Biophysics 791
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 785
Other Biological Sciences 529
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 184
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 178
Microbiology Science & Immunology 147

View all majors related to Pharmacology & Toxicology

View Nationwide Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

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