Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,508 people earned their doctor's degree in pharmacy. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pharmacy is $102,925. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $94,093 and the high is $109,055.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in pharmacy. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,635 |
| Women | 8,873 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,060 |
| Black or African American | 1,263 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,218 |
| White | 6,309 |
| International Students | 688 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 970 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 146 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 529 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 64% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from LECOM. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UF. About 65% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,925.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from NUS Florida. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 102,925.
St John's University - New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from STJ. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. St John's University - New York pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 238 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UHSP. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
University of California - San Francisco is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UCSF. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of California - San Francisco pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
University of the Pacific comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Pacific. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pharmacy at University of the Pacific make a median salary of 102,925.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UIC. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,925.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from USC. Of these students, 65% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,925.
Roseman University of Health Sciences is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Roseman University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 66% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pharmacy at Roseman University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 102,925.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 63% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rutgers University - New Brunswick pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
LIU Post is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 197 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. LIU Post pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 67% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,925.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from CU Anschutz. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Wazzu. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Washington State University pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Midwestern University - Downers Grove pharmacy graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,925.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UNC Chapel Hill. About 74% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pharmacy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 102,925.
The 20th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Purdue. About 59% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,925.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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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