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2026 Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in the Far Western Region

6 Colleges in the United States
148 Pharmacology & Toxicology Degrees Awarded
$53,818 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacology & Toxicology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacology & toxicology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for pharmacology & toxicology students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacology & toxicology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmacology & Toxicology

1

Leading the list is University Of California Irvine, our #1 school for pharmacology & toxicology. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacology & toxicology details for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacology & toxicology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 12 pharmacology & toxicology degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacology & Toxicology graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacology & toxicology from University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacology & toxicology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacology & toxicology program make about $39,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacology & toxicology program at University Of California Santa Barbara

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University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacology & toxicology, ranking #4. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 41 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacology & toxicology degree from University Of Southern California earn around $75,677 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacology & toxicology program at University Of Southern California

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A rank of #5 makes University Of California Davis one of the top schools for pharmacology & toxicology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 pharmacology & toxicology degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacology & toxicology degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $39,202. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. See the full pharmacology & toxicology program report for University Of California Davis

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.

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