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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Tennessee

993 students earned Pharmacy degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 15th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Tennessee

Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 499
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 489
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 25,000 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $111,700 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

643 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,870 a year.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 71% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,204 after graduation.

#3

South College

Knoxville
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,176. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $25,704. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

#6

Union University

Jackson
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 60% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Marketing Managers 21% $103,730
Sales Managers 20% $97,650
Pharmacists 7% $125,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacy.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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