University at Buffalo Pharmacology and Toxicology: earnings, debt & careers

Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates of University at Buffalo earn a median $64,445 four years after graduating ($34,468 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $23,503. That is $0 above the U.S. median for Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates ($64,445 across 5 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 New York colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$64,445

U.S. median for this major: $64,445.

College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$34,468

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$23,503

About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $18,000.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$20,995 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $30,785. College Scorecard.

UB Pharmacology and Toxicology: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

UB graduates$64,445

Fewer than 3 New York colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (5 colleges)$64,445 (+$0)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Pharmacology and Toxicology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses UB's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$14,668$62,1922.1 years
$30–48k$16,585$70,3202.4 years
$48–75k$21,262$90,1513.0 years
$75–110k$24,117$102,2563.4 years
$110k+$28,079$119,0554.0 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (59% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates 4 years after graduating ($64,445) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,812 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Pharmacology and Toxicology at New York colleges

Every New York college we cover that reports Pharmacology and Toxicology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1CUNY York College$69,306—$4,45632%
2University at Buffalo$64,445$23,503$20,99575%

7 more New York colleges offer Pharmacology and Toxicology but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Buffalo area$94,370
New York$95,720
U.S.$90,150

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +18.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Natural Sciences Managers

Buffalo area$139,570
New York$134,680
U.S.$167,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Buffalo area$76,700
New York$82,160
U.S.$82,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at UB, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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UB Pharmacology and Toxicology questions

How much do UB Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates earn?

Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates of University at Buffalo earn a median $64,445 four years after graduating and $34,468 one year after. The U.S. median for Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates across 5 colleges is $64,445.

How much debt do UB Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates of University at Buffalo is $23,503, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $18,000.

Where does UB rank for Pharmacology and Toxicology in New York?

Of 2 New York colleges reporting Pharmacology and Toxicology graduate earnings, University at Buffalo ranks 2nd. The highest is CUNY York College at $69,306.

What jobs do Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates get?

A common career is occupational health and safety specialists, with a median wage of $94,370 in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area and $90,150 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and environmental scientists and specialists, including health.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University at Buffalo Pharmacology and Toxicology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/pharmacology-and-toxicology (College Scorecard and BLS data).