Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmacology
Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 217 people earned their doctor's degree in pharmacology. This earns it the #108 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 | 246 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 217 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in pharmacology. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 62 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. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weill Cornell Medical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. 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. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th 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 Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 9th 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 $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.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Johns Hopkins. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Medical University of South Carolina is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,141 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from MUSC. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Case Western. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from U-M.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from UIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Miami is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from U Miami.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Pharmacology | 66 |
| Toxicology | 55 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 42 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 41 |
| Molecular Toxicology | 2 |
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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