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Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in Pennsylvania

47 students earned Pharmacology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Pharmacology & Toxicology major is the 125th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacology & Toxicology Majors in Pennsylvania

Pharmacology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a pharmacology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Pharmacology & Toxicology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 28,780 people in the state and 474,470 people in the nation working in pharmacology jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacology & Toxicology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, pharmacology grads earn an average of $95,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmacology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,777 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,569. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,058. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483.

Pharmacology & Toxicology Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmacology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66

View all majors related to Pharmacology & Toxicology

View Nationwide Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

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