Bachelor’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,784 people earned their bachelor's degree in pharmacy. This earns it the #97 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in pharmacy is $49,444. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,169 to a high of $57,889.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in pharmacy is $34,323. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $44,987 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,166.
The median monthly payment of a pharmacy graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $408.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in pharmacy. About 67.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 911 |
| Women | 1,873 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 581 |
| Black or African American | 226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| White | 1,451 |
| International Students | 159 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 190 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UTHSC. Of these students, 67% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center make a median salary of 49,444.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make a median salary of 49,444.
LIU Post is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at LIU Post make a median salary of 49,444.
University of Toledo is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from University of Toledo. Of these students, 70% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Toledo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UC Davis. About 65% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 49,444.
University of Kansas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from KU. Of these students, 64% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
Samford University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Samford. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Samford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ohio State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Northeastern University pharmacy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,444.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UC Irvine. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 49,444.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Mississippi. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ole Miss. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UHSP. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy pharmacy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,444.
University of Connecticut comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UCONN. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Connecticut pharmacy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,444.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Pitt. Of these students, 67% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 49,444.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,969 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from SWOSU. About 63% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SWOSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UH Hilo. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in pharmacy at University of Hawaii at Hilo make a median salary of 49,444.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from UW - Madison. Of these students, 75% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison pharmacy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,444.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from ULM. About 69% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ULM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,444.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmacy from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 62% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. North Dakota State University - Main Campus pharmacy graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,444.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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