by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 44 degrees and certificates in Other Pharmacology & Toxicology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 84% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Pharmacology & 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 Other Pharmacology & Toxicology involves the study of Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Pharmacology And Toxicology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other pharmacology & toxicology draws strong interest, with 44 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award other pharmacology & toxicology degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 36.
By level, the 44 awards include 37 bachelor’s degrees and 7 master’s degrees.
Women earned 46% of other pharmacology & toxicology degrees and certificates in the latest year (20 of 44). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (14) and Asian (14), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other pharmacology & toxicology schools within 1 state. In all, 4 colleges offer other pharmacology & toxicology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Pharmacology & Toxicology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other pharmacology & toxicology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 37 of the 44 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other pharmacology & toxicology 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.
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How long an other pharmacology & toxicology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 37 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 7 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other pharmacology & toxicology, 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 Other Pharmacology & Toxicology, 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 Radiology Teacher, Lecturer, Optometry Professor and Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other pharmacology & toxicology, 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% |
Other Pharmacology & 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 other pharmacology & toxicology 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 |
Other Pharmacology & Toxicology has 7 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 1,108 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 |
| Neuropharmacology | 38 |
| Molecular Toxicology | 3 |
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