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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees

There are 180 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 46.6% of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 18,055 degrees were awarded toPharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 30
Bachelor’s Degree 2,572
Master’s Degree 3,062
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 12,391

Earnings of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences of $129,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $100,486
4 years $129,383
5 years $140,029

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 251
Women 305
Gender Diversity of Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 153 27.5%
Asian 61 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29 5.2%
Black or African American 29 5.2%
Two or More Races 14 2.5%
Race Unknown 11 2.0%
International Students 259 46.6%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Students

This degree is very popular with international students. Around 46.6% of graduates are in this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 199 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:

Northeastern University Professional Programs tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 850 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 657 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

MCPHS University

Boston, MA

MCPHS University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 640 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Long Island University

Brookville, NY

Long Island University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 383 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 324 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Maryland, Baltimore is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 321 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

St. John's University-New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 250 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 228 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. This school awarded 223 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 215 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 215 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio Northern University is a popular choice for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 213 doctor's degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pharmacy 12,167
Pharmaceutical Sciences 2,192
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 1,079
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 1,000
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 603

Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 311,372
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 90,379
Health and Medical Administrative Services 90,166
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 80,693

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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