Master’s Degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Education Levels of Pharmacology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 459 students 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 | 459 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 338 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Pharmacology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacology is $36,587. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,298 and the high is $54,131.
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 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 157 |
| Women | 302 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 200 |
| International Students | 107 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at Ohio State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. The pharmacology program at Wright State University - Main Campus awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The pharmacology program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The pharmacology program at Drexel University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The pharmacology program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $36,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. The pharmacology program at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. The pharmacology program at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UVM. Of these students, 71% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at NYU. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The pharmacology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 43% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The pharmacology program at Georgetown University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at University at Buffalo. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from UC. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
York College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacology. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at York. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 70% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The pharmacology program at Northeastern University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacology majors at LIU Post. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in pharmacology from University of Rochester. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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*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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