Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is offered at 180 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 18,055 students earned theirPharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,572 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,062 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12,391 |
Earnings of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences of $129,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $100,486 |
| 4 years | $129,383 |
| 5 years | $140,029 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 199 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences students seeking a master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Programs. This school awarded 850 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 640 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 410 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 383 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 324 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 261 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 251 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 223 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 221 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 215 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 214 master's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Northern University is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 12,167 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2,192 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 1,079 |
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 1,000 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 603 |
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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