Pharmacology & Toxicology Master’s Degrees
There are 102 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.6% of Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,144 students earned theirPharmacology & Toxicology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacology & Toxicology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 220 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 540 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 384 |
Earnings of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pharmacology & Toxicology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 160 |
| Women | 343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 46 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 164 | 32.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmacology & Toxicology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 129 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Wright State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology 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 & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Monroe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Pharmacology & Toxicology 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 & Toxicology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | 483 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 252 |
| Toxicology | 152 |
| Molecular Pharmacology | 85 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 78 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacology & Toxicology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
