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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 440 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Master’s Degree 198
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.6%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 21,090 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 Maryland

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $121,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 3 colleges in Maryland that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $74,351 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,197 after earning their degree at this institution. 53% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at UMES. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,202 after earning their degree at this institution.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Pharmacists 8% $122,450
Marketing Managers 7% $136,730
Sales Managers 6% $129,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 4,104
Public Health 1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Allied Health Professions 562
Mental & Social Health Services 461
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296
Medicine 270

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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