Best Schools for Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates earn a median of $68,923 within four years of graduating, ranking #117 out of 283 tracked majors — 10% above the median across all fields. There are 6 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 60 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of California-Santa Barbara graduates earn $98,462 while University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn $48,837 — a $49,625 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

6
Schools
$68,923
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#117
of 283 Majors
60
Graduates

Pharmacology and Toxicology by State

Top Pharmacology and Toxicology Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
University of California-Santa Barbara logo

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

$98,462
4yr Earnings
25 grads · small sample
1yr: $46,278 (21)
Acceptance: 27.8%
#2
CUNY York College logo

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$69,306
4yr Earnings
18 grads · small sample
2yr: $39,729 (15)
1yr: $18,907 (19)
Acceptance: 59.4%
#3
University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$64,445
4yr Earnings
25 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 69.3%
#4
University of California-Davis logo

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$63,567
4yr Earnings
21 grads · small sample
2yr: $46,087 (23)
1yr: $40,455 (20)
Acceptance: 41.6%
#5
University of Louisiana at Monroe logo

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public

$48,837
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
2yr: $27,476 (14)
Acceptance: 74.6%
#6
University of California-Berkeley logo

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$38,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 11.7%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Pharmacology and Toxicology?
University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #1 for Pharmacology and Toxicology with median graduate earnings of $98,462 within four years of graduating. There are 6 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates earn?
Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates earn an average of $68,923 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $48,837 to $98,462 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Pharmacology and Toxicology program?
The average acceptance rate across Pharmacology and Toxicology programs is 47.4%. The most selective program is at University of California-Berkeley with a 11.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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