Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Types of Degrees Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	685
Master’s Degree	367
Graduate Certificate	152
Basic Certificate	21
Doctor’s Degree	16
Associate Degree	11
Undergraduate Certificate	6

What Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills for Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Majors

When studying other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Majors

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Major?

People with a other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	25.9%	$97,370

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration?

This major is dominated by women with about 69% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	154
Black or African American	57
Hispanic or Latino	23
White	377
International Students	9
Other Races/Ethnicities	65

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. About 1.3% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Some careers associated with other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	2.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	4.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	12.5%
Master’s Degree	35.9%
Doctoral Degree	24.9%
Post-Doctoral Training	19.1%

Online Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	1	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	4	1
Bachelor’s Degree	5	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	12	4
Post-Master’s	4	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	6	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration.

Major	Number of Grads
Pharmacy	13,599
Pharmaceutical Sciences	1,792
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design	553
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences	408
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy	239
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development	224
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs	216
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry	211
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics	139
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management	61
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy	29

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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