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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Illinois

663 students earned Pharmacy degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 649
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 649
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 649
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 71,400 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $125,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,772. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $63,663 after graduation.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Pharmacists 2% $128,460
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388
Dentistry 308

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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