Graduate Certificates in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 322 people earned their graduate certificate in pharmacy. This makes it the 59th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 graduate certificate in pharmacy. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 228 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 136 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 24 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pharmacy students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 160 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UF. About 69% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UC. About 84% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pharmacy. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from Clark. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from USC. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pharmacy. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from Iowa. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pharmacy. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 72% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pharmacy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from SDSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pharmacy. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UGA. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pharmacy. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UMB. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of North Texas Health Science Center is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pharmacy. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UNT Health Science Center. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from UTHSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Cloud State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pharmacy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from St. Cloud State University.
Eastern Michigan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pharmacy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in pharmacy from Eastern Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,204 |
| Public Health | 2,477 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,037 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,216 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 923 |
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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