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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wayne State University

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wayne State University

If you are interested in studying Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were granted at Wayne State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University

Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Wayne State University

Rankings can help you compare Wayne State University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 4
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #31 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 134

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 4
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #31 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 134

Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Wayne State University

Students who complete Wayne State University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wayne State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $109,713
2 years $118,922
3 years $120,470
4 years $127,905
5 years $137,150

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Wayne State University take home a median $127,905, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 88% higher than the school-wide median.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Wayne State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates at Wayne State University are 66% women (55) and 34% men (28).

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 3 master’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Wayne State University gender breakdown of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors at Wayne State University

Minority students account for 33% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral Program at Wayne State University

Of the 4 doctoral pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates at Wayne State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Wayne State University gender breakdown of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors at Wayne State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University, 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 Wayne State University

The Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Pharmacy 76
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 7

Best-Paid Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Wayne State University 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

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