Toxicologist
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$98,000/yr
Typical range
$70,000 – $135,000
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Toxicologist does
Examines the adverse effects of chemicals, drugs, and environmental substances on living organisms to inform safety standards and regulatory decisions.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~6 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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