Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeastern University Professional Programs
If you plan to study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, take a look at what Northeastern University Professional Programs. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University Professional Programs sits in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 850 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Among 7,411 students, 2,649 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Northeastern University Professional Programs
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 134 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs
Those who finish Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $93,339 |
| 2 years | $92,124 |
| 3 years | $97,859 |
| 4 years | $121,837 |
| 5 years | $157,580 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs take home a median $121,837, compared with $108,869 for all Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs are 66% women (558) and 34% men (292).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Among the 850 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, 66% were women (558) and 34% were men (292).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 753 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs, below 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 Northeastern University Professional Programs
This Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Northeastern University Professional Programs breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs | 10 |
| Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences | 840 |
Top-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Northeastern University Professional Programs pursue many career paths. Here 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.