by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 70 degrees and certificates in Environmental Toxicology. Doctorates are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental Toxicology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $58,787 one year after completing, rising to $99,222 after four years.
Studying Environmental Toxicology covers Environmental Toxicology. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Health Effects Associated With Exposure To Toxic Chemicals And Systems Occurring In The Natural, Work, And Living Environments; The Management Of Environmental Toxins And Toxicity; And The Development Of Protections For Humans, Animals, And Plants. Includes Instruction In Applied Ecology; Microbiology; Toxin Transport, Fate, And Degradation; Dermal Toxicology; Reproductive And Genetic Toxicology; Atmospheric And Environmental Chemistry; Metals Toxicology; Environmental Mutagens And Biotransformation; Nutrient Interaction; Chemical Sensitivity, Disorders, And Disease; Risk Assessment; Animal Waste Management; Environmental Health; And Hazardous Materials Management.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, environmental toxicology is a popular field of study, with 70 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award environmental toxicology degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 13.
By level, the 70 awards include 13 bachelor’s degrees, 24 master’s degrees and 33 doctorates.
Women earned 63% of environmental toxicology degrees and certificates in the latest year (44 of 70). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (29) and Asian (11), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental Toxicology Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks environmental toxicology schools within 1 state. In all, 12 colleges offer environmental toxicology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Environmental Toxicology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common environmental toxicology credential is the doctorate: 33 of the 70 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to environmental toxicology call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an environmental toxicology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 24 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 33 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to environmental toxicology, at 32.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 32.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 25.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Environmental Toxicology, with an average median salary of $71,209; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Podiatric Medicine Professor, College Professor, Dermatology Teacher and Therapy Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to environmental toxicology, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | 173,597 | 7.1% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 159,640 | 3.9% |
| Industrial Ecologists | 136,627 | 8.5% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 135,241 | -1.0% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | 98,537 | 4.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 72,502 | 2.7% |
Environmental Toxicology graduates earn a median $58,787 one year after completing their program, $99,222 after four years and $91,829 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,787 |
| 4 years | $99,222 |
| 5 years | $91,829 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to environmental toxicology is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $48,647 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Environmental Toxicology has 7 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 1,082 degrees a year; the largest are Pharmacology (503), Pharmacology and Toxicology (239) and Toxicology (173). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | 503 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 239 |
| Toxicology | 173 |
| Molecular Pharmacology | 82 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other | 44 |
| Neuropharmacology | 38 |
| Molecular Toxicology | 3 |
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