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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Middle Atlantic Region

15 Ranked Colleges
86 Degrees Awarded
$35,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 1,157 people earned their degree in pharmacology and toxicology, making the major the 226th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, pharmacology and toxicology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,400 and had an average of $27,206 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 303 pharmacology and toxicology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $24,341 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 86 pharmacology and toxicology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in pharmacology and toxicology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent pharmacology and toxicology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the pharmacology and toxicology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Princess Anne, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UMES also made our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are $16,978.

Full UMES Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree pharmacology students list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at University at Buffalo

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #3 spot on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree pharmacology students list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY Stony Brook Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Duquesne also made our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne are $24,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duquesne Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

#5

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Sciences landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

USciences did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USciences are $30,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree pharmacology students list, UMCP has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Pharmacology & Toxicology at UMCP

#7

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#7 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #7 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#8

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#13 in overall quality

University at Albany did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. UAlbany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 1 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

Read full report on Pharmacology & Toxicology at UAlbany

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at University of Pennsylvania

#11

New York University

New York, New York
#8 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 5 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

Read full report on Pharmacology & Toxicology at NYU

#12

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park also took the #14 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Penn State University Park Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

#13

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#3 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 10 doctorate’s pharmacology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester also took the #3 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at University of Rochester

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #2 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425.

Read more about Pharmacology & Toxicology at Johns Hopkins University

#15

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Georgetown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also took the #5 spot in our “Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgetown University Pharmacology & Toxicology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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