Master’s Degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 361 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 | 1,172 |
| Master’s Degree | 361 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 236 |
| Basic Certificate | 16 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
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 61.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 140 |
| Women | 221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmaceutical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 79 |
| International Students | 189 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $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, 24 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 pharmaceutical sciences from Rowan. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $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, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Campbell. Of these students, 88% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 15 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from USC. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 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. About 53% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Pitt. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Creighton.
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 $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from STJ.
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 $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UMB. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 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.
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 $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 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.
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 $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Chapman. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 4 people received their master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from LIU Post. About 64% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmaceutical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 367 |
| Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences | 355 |
| Natural Products Chemistry | 189 |
| Clinical Drug Development | 179 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 177 |
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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