Pharmacology Master’s Degrees
There are 51 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Pharmacology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.9% 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 (this page) | 217 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Pharmacology of $74,178 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pharmacology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 34 | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 44 | 20.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Pharmacology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master'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.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Pharmacology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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 Rochester is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master'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 is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master'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.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Pharmacology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master'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 Vermont comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacology that also offer master’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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