Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Southern California
If you are interested in studying Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 324 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 134 |
| Best Value | California | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #106 of 121 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 134 |
| Best Value | California | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #106 of 121 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’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 | $107,103 |
| 2 years | $116,176 |
| 3 years | $131,015 |
| 4 years | $152,475 |
| 5 years | $169,227 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $152,475, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Southern California are 69% women (224) and 31% men (100).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 2 bachelor’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 109 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 68% were women (74) and 32% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 69 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Among the 18 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at University of Southern California, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 44% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, 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 Southern California
This Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 171 |
| Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs | 14 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 2 |
| Clinical Drug Development | 25 |
| Pharmaceutical Economics | 54 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 30 |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management | 16 |
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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