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Pharmacology and Toxicology at CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,870/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Large (89,200 openings/yr)
ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #4 of 5 Pharmacology and Toxicology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Pharmacology and Toxicology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $498K $498K $468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.9x 16.9x 15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.1x 8.1x 7.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 50 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,432
Out-of-state: $61,232 (8.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$18,936
36% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,870 at CUNY York College come in 24% above the national median of $35,404 for Pharmacology and Toxicology programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Pharmacology and Toxicology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Pharmacology and Toxicology's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 5 schools offering Pharmacology and Toxicology in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

About CUNY York College

A 59% admission rate makes CUNY York College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 4,439 students in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Pharmacology and Toxicology at Other Schools

University of California-Santa Barbara ($39,421) University of California-Davis ($39,202) University at Buffalo ($34,468) University of Louisiana at Monroe ($20,063)

Other Majors at CUNY York College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($113,718) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($105,425) Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions ($57,806) Accounting and Related Services ($49,751) Economics ($47,940) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($46,882) Social Work ($44,742) Public Health ($43,000)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Pharmacology and Toxicology at CUNY York College?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Pharmacology and Toxicology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Pharmacology and Toxicology careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $467,657 in decade earnings vs $498,120 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →