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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

971 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 703
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 703
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 703
Master’s Degree 235
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 30.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 55,810 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 1,248,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $116,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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

605 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,594. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#5

Clark University

Worcester
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,331 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,233.

#6

Tufts University

Medford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. 65% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Marketing Managers 8% $132,210
Sales Managers 7% $130,900
Pharmacists 2% $120,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 1,916
Rehabilitation Professions 1,025
Public Health 992
Medicine 692
Mental & Social Health Services 681
Allied Health Professions 541
Dentistry 473
Health/Medical Admin Services 416

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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