Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Houston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at University of Houston
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 134 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 134 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’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 | $110,469 |
| 2 years | $120,138 |
| 3 years | $121,476 |
| 4 years | $127,260 |
| 5 years | $138,025 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from University of Houston take home a median $127,260, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 91% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Houston are 73% women (88) and 27% men (33).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 6 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Houston, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Of the 10 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Houston, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, below 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 Houston
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Houston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 105 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Economics | 5 |
| Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. 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.