Master’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,995 people earned their master's degree in pharmacy. This makes it the 91st most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacy is $107,385. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $88,535 and the high is $117,869.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pharmacy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacy. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 646 |
| Women | 1,349 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 239 |
| Black or African American | 176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 681 |
| International Students | 661 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 109 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland - Baltimore tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 198 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UMB. Of these students, 68% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University of Maryland - Baltimore make a median salary of 107,385.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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, 175 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UF. About 74% of this group were women, and 37% 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 $107,385.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 68% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 121 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USC. Of these students, 59% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Temple. About 67% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Temple University pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 63 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 75% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MCPHS University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UW Seattle. About 72% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
LIU Post comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 34 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. LIU Post pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 33 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 81% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
Campbell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Campbell. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Campbell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UC. About 83% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 107,385.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master'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, 26 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
University at Buffalo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University at Buffalo pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USF Tampa. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 21 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UCSD. About 76% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Pitt. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 107,385.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UGA. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rowan. Of these students, 59% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at Rowan University make a median salary of 107,385.
The 20th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master'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, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Ohio State. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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