by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 74 degrees and certificates in Psychopharmacology. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Psychopharmacology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing, rising to $58,844 after four years.
Studying Psychopharmacology covers Psychopharmacology. A Program That Focuses On The Study Of The Behavioral Effects Of Medications, Drugs, Nutrients, And Chemicals (Including Natural And Artificial Toxins) In Laboratory And Clinical Settings. Includes Instruction In Pharmacology, Behavioral Toxicology And Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Clinical Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse Treatments And Antidotes, Neurochemical Mechanisms, Epidemiology Of Chemicals And Substances, Biochemical Interactions, And Psychoactive Drugs.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, psychopharmacology is a widely-pursued major, with 74 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award psychopharmacology degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 42.
All 74 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 77% of psychopharmacology degrees and certificates in the latest year (57 of 74). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (37) and Hispanic or Latino (11), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Psychopharmacology Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks psychopharmacology schools within 1 state. In all, 5 colleges offer psychopharmacology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Psychopharmacology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to psychopharmacology, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Administration and Management. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a psychopharmacology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 74 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to psychopharmacology, at 29.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 29.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 21.4% |
| Master’s degree | 19.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 1.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Psychopharmacology, with an average median salary of $101,757; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Gynecology Teacher, Childbirth Teacher, Clinical Sciences Professor and Dentistry Professor.
The occupation related to psychopharmacology with the most projected jobs is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | 216,013 | 8.9% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Neuropsychologists | 186,493 | 6.5% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Psychopharmacology graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing their program, $58,844 after four years and $59,483 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,806 |
| 4 years | $58,844 |
| 5 years | $59,483 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to psychopharmacology is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
Psychopharmacology has 9 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 24,429 degrees a year; the largest are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (14,964), Experimental Psychology (5,021) and Developmental and Child Psychology (1,864). Browse all Psychology majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 14,964 |
| Experimental Psychology | 5,021 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,864 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,447 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 425 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 211 |
| Personality Psychology | 23 |
| Comparative Psychology | 16 |
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