Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
If you plan to study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences sits in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 208 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
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Studying Online at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Many students take online classes at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Of 908 students, 5 (1%) studied exclusively online and 363 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Rankings can help you compare Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 134 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 134 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Those who finish Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $106,482 |
| 2 years | $85,776 |
| 3 years | $129,109 |
| 4 years | $134,325 |
| 5 years | $140,048 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn a median of $134,325, compared with $134,325 for all Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are 66% women (137) and 34% men (71).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Of the 82 bachelor’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 68% were women (56) and 32% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 21 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, above the national average of 40%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Among the 2 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, above the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Concentrations at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 124 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 84 |
Best-Paid Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.