Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Florida
If you plan to study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 657 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduations were recorded at University of Florida.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at University of Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 134 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 134 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from University of Florida
Students who complete University of Florida’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,841 |
| 2 years | $86,192 |
| 3 years | $97,062 |
| 4 years | $104,245 |
| 5 years | $131,411 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from University of Florida take home a median $104,245, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Florida are 73% women (478) and 27% men (179).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 305 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 75% were women (229) and 25% were men (76).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 169 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 49 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 33% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Florida
Of the 21 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, 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 University of Florida
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 236 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 23 |
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 398 |
Top-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.