Pharmacology and Toxicology: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 26.10. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 249 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 26 | 220 | $46,329 | $68,883 | $14,000 3 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 97 | 503 | $68,341 | $92,305 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 110 | 384 | $92,275 | $108,943 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 2 | 0 | $131,236 | $136,115 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 10 | 37 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $53,953 | $63,567 | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Santa Barbara CA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $42,364 | $98,462 | $11,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University PA · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $93,782 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of California-Irvine CA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $93,380 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 52 graduates measured | $81,195 | $113,921 | Data unavailable |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins CO · Public · 23 graduates measured | $54,855 | $71,308 | Data unavailable |
| Tulane University of Louisiana LA · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $28,047 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus NJ · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $132,135 | $136,194 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Pharmacology and Toxicology
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental engineering technologists and technicians | $59,920 | +3.1% | Associate's degree |
| Biological scientists, all other | $98,920 | +4.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Environmental scientists and specialists, including health | $82,220 | +6.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health | $55,090 | +6.9% | Associate's degree |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $90,150 | +18.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Occupational health and safety technicians | $61,560 | +19.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Biological science teachers, postsecondary | $84,620 | +7.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (8)
- 26.1001 Pharmacology
- 26.1002 Molecular Pharmacology
- 26.1003 Neuropharmacology
- 26.1004 Toxicology
- 26.1005 Molecular Toxicology
- 26.1006 Environmental Toxicology
- 26.1007 Pharmacology and Toxicology
- 26.1099 Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other