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Pharmacy in California

Pharmacy Schools in California

1,609 students earned Pharmacy degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors in California

Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,244
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,244
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,244
Master’s Degree 185
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 52.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Grads in California

There are 182,930 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy Jobs in California

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $139,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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231 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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123 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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109 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,342. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,069. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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Pharmacy Careers in CA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Pharmacists 8% $144,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacy.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990
Dentistry 806

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