Kentucky · Pharmacology and Toxicology

Best institutions to study Pharmacology and Toxicology in Kentucky

The Pharmacology and Toxicology program focuses on the scientific study of the effects of chemical substances on living organisms. This field combines elements of biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, making it ideal for students…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 26.10
States offered
37
with a program page
Degrees / yr
16
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,824
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$87,530
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Pharmacology and Toxicology in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
1171%
2University of Louisville
Louisville Public
461%
3Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit
142%$18,824

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+12.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~14,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$83,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Occupational Health and Safety Specialists earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
2,480
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$87,530
median $83,730
Best-paying metro
$95,580
Paducah, KY-IL

Related careers

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$87,530 avg · 2,480 jobs
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$71,160 avg · 1,000 jobs
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
$68,730 avg · 650 jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$53,230 avg · 560 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacology and Toxicology programs in Kentucky.

How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Kentucky is $87,530 (median $83,730), across about 2,480 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Pharmacology and Toxicology program?+

The Pharmacology and Toxicology program focuses on the scientific study of the effects of chemical substances on living organisms. This field combines elements of biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, making it ideal for students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, writing, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?+

The national job outlook is about +12.5% growth with around 14,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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