Pharmacology and Toxicology
A program with an integrated, combined approach to the study of pharmacological and toxicological issues in biology and the biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in topics such as solvents, xenobiotic metabolism, chemical toxicity, neurotoxicology, immunopharmacology, biotransformation, tissue culture and in vitro studies, biomolecular analysis, bioactivation and inactivation, enzyme regulation, chemoprevention and chemotherapy, industrial and chemical studies, radiation health, and bioinformatics.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 53
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $69k
About this major
A program with an integrated, combined approach to the study of pharmacological and toxicological issues in biology and the biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in topics such as solvents, xenobiotic metabolism, chemical toxicity, neurotoxicology, immunopharmacology, biotransformation, tissue culture and in vitro studies, biomolecular analysis, bioactivation and inactivation, enzyme regulation, chemoprevention and chemotherapy, industrial and chemical studies, radiation health, and bioinformatics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $101k | +8.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$69k
Top colleges for Pharmacology and Toxicology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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