by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 38 degrees and certificates in Neuropharmacology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 89% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Neuropharmacology 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.
A major in Neuropharmacology explores Neuropharmacology. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of Drugs That Modify The Function Of The Brain And Central Nervous System, The Effects Of Such Drugs On Health, Disease, Perception, Motor Action, And Behavior; And The Development Of Countermeasures And Treatment Therapies. Includes Instruction In Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurobiochemistry, Neuropathology, The Mechanisms Of Brain Function, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, And Studies Of Specific Drugs And Drug Therapies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, neuropharmacology draws strong interest, with 38 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award neuropharmacology degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 31.
By level, the 38 awards include 2 bachelor’s degrees, 34 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 53% of neuropharmacology degrees and certificates in the latest year (20 of 38). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (23) and Hispanic or Latino (3), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Neuropharmacology Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks neuropharmacology schools within 1 state. In all, 4 colleges offer neuropharmacology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Neuropharmacology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common neuropharmacology credential is the master’s degree: 34 of the 38 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to neuropharmacology call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a neuropharmacology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 34 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to neuropharmacology, at 34.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 34.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 25.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Neuropharmacology, with an average median salary of $78,988; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Professor, Optometry Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to neuropharmacology, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
Neuropharmacology 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 neuropharmacology is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Neuropharmacology has 7 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 1,114 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 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 70 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other | 44 |
| Molecular Toxicology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
