Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 228 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 134 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 134 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $71,023 |
| 2 years | $90,942 |
| 3 years | $123,756 |
| 4 years | $132,000 |
| 5 years | $143,079 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $132,000, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $19,046.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 64% women (146) and 36% men (82).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 59 bachelor’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 64% were women (38) and 36% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 4 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 22 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 24%.*
*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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 136 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 68 |
| Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 14 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors, 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
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