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2024 Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

12 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
242 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded
$71,675 Avg Early-Career Salary
Pharmacology & Toxicology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #233 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 242 degrees in pharmacology & toxicology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacology & Toxicology School

Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in the Great Lakes Region The pharmacology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Pharmacology & Toxicology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Pharmacology & Toxicology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pharmacology & Toxicology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacology
Master's Degrees in Pharmacology
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pharmacology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Pharmacology

1
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded
$71,675 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a degree in pharmacology & toxicology. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were about 52 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacology program report average early career income of $71,675.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
32 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacology & toxicology. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 32 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in pharmacology & toxicology. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were roughly 22 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
44 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in pharmacology & toxicology needs to check out Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 44 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH

Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL

UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago. This university ranks 6th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 5 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
10.5% Growth in Graduates

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 19 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 1 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacology & toxicology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
49 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

Wright State University - Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Dayton. This university ranks 36th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 49 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Ashland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Ashland. This university ranks 20th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 8 pharmacology & toxicology students who graduated with this degree at Ashland in the most recent data year.

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Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacology & toxicology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 71
Ohio 314 113
Illinois 304 7
Indiana 294 2
Wisconsin 273 34

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Pharmacology & Toxicology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Pharmacology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmacology & Toxicology 105
Pharmacology 95
Environmental Toxicology 24
Toxicology 12
Molecular Pharmacology 3
Other Pharmacology & Toxicology 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 12,616
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 2,493
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2,262
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 1,001
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 793
Zoology 786
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 692
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 574
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 508
Genetics 478

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