2026 Best Pharmacology Schools in California

Pharmacology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pharmacology schools.

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• Best Pharmacology Schools in California

Best Schools for Pharmacology in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacology education in California.

Top Schools in Pharmacology

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University Of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$50,958 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of California Irvine, our #1 school for pharmacology. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Irvine awarded about 14 pharmacology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacology degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $50,958 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. See the full pharmacology program report for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$39,421 Median Starting Salary

University Of California Santa Barbara is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacology, ranking #2. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 55 pharmacology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacology program make about $39,421 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,500. More information about a degree in pharmacology from University Of California Santa Barbara

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 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.