Associate Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34 people earned their associate degree in pharmacy. This earns it the #220 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,508 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,784 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,995 |
| Graduate Certificate | 322 |
| Basic Certificate | 61 |
| Associate Degree | 34 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmacy majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pharmacy majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in pharmacy. About 76.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer an associate degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
EDP University - San Sebastian tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from EDP - San Sebastian. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bunker Hill Community College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from BHCC. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from OTC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Butler Community College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from Butler CC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
EDP University - San Juan comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from EDP - San Juan. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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