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Master’s Degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences

251 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences is offered at 46 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 24% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 51.0% of pharmaceutical sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 251 people earned their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. This makes it the 348th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmaceutical sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,289
Master’s Degree 251
Doctor’s Degree 204
Basic Certificate 51
Graduate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Earnings of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmaceutical sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pharmaceutical sciences students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. About 64.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 88
Women 163
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The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmaceutical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 57
International Students 128
Other Races/Ethnicities 12
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There are 46 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
24 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for pharmaceutical sciences students seekinga 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 $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University at Buffalo. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Rowan. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Campbell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,417 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Campbell. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
15 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from USC. About 70% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
15 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

University of Mississippi is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Ole Miss.

14 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences 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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Pitt. Of these students, 67% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Creighton University. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Creighton. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from STJ. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
7 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from SIUE.

7 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UT Austin. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UMB. About 77% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Western University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 60% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
6 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Oregon State.

#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from NUS Florida. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Chapman University

Orange, California
4 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Chapman. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from LIU Post. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmaceutical sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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