Pharmacology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Pharmacology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.1% of Pharmacology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 483 students earned theirPharmacology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 67 |
| Master’s Degree | 217 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 199 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Pharmacology 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Pharmacology. About 61.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 123 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 20 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 8.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 38 | 19.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Pharmacology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pharmacology 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 from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Pharmacology 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 from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Pharmacology 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 from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology 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 #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology 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 Rochester is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 252 |
| Toxicology | 152 |
| Molecular Pharmacology | 85 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 78 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other | 53 |
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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