Master’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,604 people earned their master's degree in pharmacy. This makes it the 91st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 14,696 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,604 |
| Graduate Certificate | 338 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacy is $92,059. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,077 and the high is $96,513.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacy is $37,583. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,670.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacy. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 507 |
| Women | 1,097 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 208 |
| Black or African American | 156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 586 |
| International Students | 409 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 116 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland - Baltimore tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UMB. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UF. About 78% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 76% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Temple. Of these students, 75% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UW Seattle. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 80% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Campbell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,417 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Campbell. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UC. About 97% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USF Tampa. Of these students, 59% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from University at Buffalo. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UCSD. About 66% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Pitt. About 67% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UGA. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rowan. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Ohio State. Of these students, 53% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 300 | |
| 251 | |
| 208 | |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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