Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University sits in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 188 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Samford University
Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 37 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 134 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 121 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Samford University
Students who complete Samford University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $120,621 |
| 5 years | $140,528 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Samford University earn a median of $120,621, compared with $80,035 for all Samford University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Samford University comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Samford University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Samford University are 65% women (122) and 35% men (66).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Of the 86 bachelor’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at Samford University, 66% were women (57) and 34% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 21 |
Minority students account for 20% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 40%.*
*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 Samford University
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Samford University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 102 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 86 |
Top-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Samford University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.