Pharmacology and Toxicology Colleges Under $20,000

CUNY Hunter College breaks the affordability barrier for pharmacology studies with a net cost of just $2,446 annually, making it 85% cheaper than most programs in this field. The earnings gap tells a different story, with UC Davis graduates earning $46,087 compared to Louisiana Monroe's $27,476, reflecting regional pharmaceutical industry clusters. California dominates the higher-cost tier with three UC campuses, while New York's public system provides the most accessible entry points. The pharmaceutical industry employs over 300,000 Americans, with major research hubs concentrated in states like California and New York where these affordable programs cluster.

Programs

$2,446 – $18,430

Net Price Range

$37,895

Avg. Program Earnings

67.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Pharmacology and Toxicology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Hunter College New York, New York	$2,446	$7,382	61.0%	47.9%
2	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, New York	$3,046	$7,470	55.5%	50.7%
3	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$4,734	$7,358	30.3%	59.1%
4	University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, Louisiana	$11,633	$9,190	50.6%	70.1%
5	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, Arizona	$13,670	$12,051	67.8%	89.8%
6	University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California	$13,825	$14,965	85.3%	25.9%
7	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$14,979	$14,850	92.9%	11.3%
8	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$15,288	$15,247	85.1%	37.3%
9	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
10	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
11	Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan	$17,084	$15,510	45.5%	83.2%
12	Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York	$18,430	$10,560	77.8%	49.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY programs so much cheaper than other pharmacology options?

CUNY schools like Hunter College ($2,446) and John Jay ($3,046) benefit from New York's substantial state funding for public education. These programs cost roughly one-sixth of typical pharmacology programs while maintaining strong graduation rates of 55-61%.

How do graduation rates vary between the most and least expensive programs?

UC Berkeley achieves a 92.9% graduation rate at $14,979 net cost, while CUNY York manages just 30.3% at $4,734. The correlation isn't perfect though, as Arizona State maintains 67.8% graduation rates despite high acceptance of 89.75%.

Does attending a California UC campus justify the higher costs?

UC Davis graduates earn $46,087 annually compared to $27,476 at Louisiana Monroe, a $18,611 difference that could offset the higher education costs within five years. UC campuses also maintain graduation rates above 85%.

Where do students typically work after completing these programs?

Graduates enter pharmaceutical companies, government agencies like the FDA and EPA, or research institutions. California hosts major biotech employers like Genentech and Gilead, while New York offers opportunities at Pfizer headquarters and Memorial Sloan Kettering.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.