Compare 6 Toxicology. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $72,693. Top programs: $98,462+.
Toxicology programs produce graduates earning between $49K and $98K—a $50K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The highest-earning program isn't at the most selective school, and the most affordable isn't the lowest-ranked. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Topping the list, UC Santa Barbara's Toxicology program delivers $98K in median graduate earnings—well above the $73K average across all six ranked programs. Notably, Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia ranks second at $92K despite an 89% acceptance rate, proving that selective admissions don't predict program outcomes. Program quality, not selectivity, drives these results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Santa Barbara Toxicology graduates borrow $14K in student loans and face just a 2.5% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' category. For families weighing parent loans, CUNY York College leads with a 6.9% combined family burden—also 'Excellent'—on earnings of $69K and a net price of just $2,861.
Highest program earnings: $98,462
Strong outcomes ($91,542) with 89% acceptance
2.5% payment burden | Excellent
6.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $98,462 | 54 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Good | |
| #2 | $91,542 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
| #3 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $69,306 | 13 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #4 | University At BuffaloPublic | $64,445 | 11 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #5 | $63,567 | 23 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $48,837 | 20 | $21,500 | Good | $10,174 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
