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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Illinois

663 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Illinois

Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 649
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 649
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 649
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 28.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 71,400 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 1,248,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $125,360 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,462.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $21,678.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,681. Graduates earn an average $32,382 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Pharmacists 2% $128,460
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacy.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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