2026 Best Pharmacology Schools in the Far Western Region

Pharmacology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for pharmacology students.

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• Best Pharmacology Schools in the Far Western Region

Best Schools for Pharmacology in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmacology

1

University Of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$50,958 Median Starting Salary

University Of California Irvine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacology. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 14 pharmacology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacology degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacology from University Of California Irvine

2

University Of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$39,421 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong pharmacology program will find one at University Of California Santa Barbara, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 55 pharmacology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacology degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $39,421 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacology program at University Of California Santa Barbara

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.