Master’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 502 people earned their master's degree in pharmacology. This makes it the 156th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 424 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacology is $53,876. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,519 to a high of $76,575.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pharmacology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacology. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 193 |
| International Students | 142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Pharmacology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmacology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Ohio State. About 62% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,876.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State. About 79% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 62% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Wright State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,876.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Colorado State. About 61% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 53,876.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
Drexel University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Drexel. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from FDU. Of these students, 70% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus make a median salary of 53,876.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UTHSC. Of these students, 61% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Vermont. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UVM. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UVM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from U-M. About 47% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from NYU. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pharmacology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Georgetown. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Georgetown University pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
University at Buffalo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from University at Buffalo. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacology at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 53,876.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
University of California - Irvine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UC Irvine. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
Northeastern University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Northeastern. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
York College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from York. Data shows that York graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from LIU Post. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. LIU Post pharmacology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,876.
University of Rochester comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from University of Rochester. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,876.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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