Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is offered at 74 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.5% of Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,192 students earned theirPharmaceutical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmaceutical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,458 |
| Master’s Degree | 515 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 218 |
Earnings of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences of $129,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. About 52.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 20.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 110 | 50.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pharmaceutical Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is MCPHS University. This school awarded 203 doctor's degrees in 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.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Samford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in 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 California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in 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.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmaceutical Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 12,167 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 1,079 |
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 1,000 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 603 |
| Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | 244 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.