Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, take a look at what University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 156 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduations were recorded at University of Rhode Island.
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Online Class Availability at University of Rhode Island
Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 121 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 121 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Graduates of University of Rhode Island’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 | $95,221 |
| 2 years | $113,894 |
| 3 years | $119,883 |
| 4 years | $128,575 |
| 5 years | $138,318 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $128,575, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 92% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Rhode Island are 66% women (103) and 34% men (53).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 7 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at University of Rhode Island, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island
Of the 11 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, above 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 Rhode Island
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 127 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 18 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.