Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 221 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 121 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 121 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $96,320 |
| 2 years | $117,042 |
| 3 years | $123,777 |
| 4 years | $130,220 |
| 5 years | $143,810 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $130,220, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Program-wide, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 67% women (148) and 33% men (73).
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 43 bachelor’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 77% were women (33) and 23% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 64 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 66% were women (42) and 34% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 23%.*
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 20 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, higher 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 Wisconsin-Madison
The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 94 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 74 |
| Pharmaceutical Economics | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 43 |
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.