by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 131 master's degrees in pharmacology & toxicology to qualified students.
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The pharmacology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pharmacology & toxicology students working on their master's degree.
The pharmacology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pharmacology & Toxicology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pharmacology & toxicology.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in pharmacology & toxicology needs to take a look at University of Rochester. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in pharmacology & toxicology from University of Rochester
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in pharmacology & toxicology needs to take a look at Georgetown University. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in pharmacology & toxicology from Georgetown University
It is hard to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a master's degree in pharmacology & toxicology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in pharmacology & toxicology from Drexel University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in pharmacology & toxicology has to look into Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in pharmacology & toxicology from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.More information about a master’s in pharmacology & toxicology from LIU Post
Explore the best pharmacology & toxicology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 62 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 29 |
| Maryland | 193 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 23 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 11 |
Pharmacology & Toxicology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | 73 |
| Neuropharmacology | 30 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 19 |
| Toxicology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 2,102 |
| Biotechnology | 941 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 800 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 599 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 515 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 339 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 206 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 166 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 164 |
| Genetics | 157 |
