Master’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,443 students 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 | 15,192 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 317 |
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 data on debt ranges for pharmacy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacy. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 485 |
| Women | 958 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 169 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 504 |
| International Students | 472 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 123 |
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 $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at UMB. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The pharmacy program at University of Florida awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 35% 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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. The pharmacy program at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network awarded 126 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USC. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at Temple. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The pharmacy program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% 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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UW Seattle. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% 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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. About 71% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,041 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Campbell. About 68% of this group were women, and 23% 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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at UC. About 70% of this group were women, and 22% 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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The pharmacy program at Northeastern University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from University at Buffalo. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USF Tampa. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UCSD. Of these students, 71% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at Pitt.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at UGA. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at Rowan. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Sciences. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,983 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,168 per year. The pharmacy program at University of the Sciences awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 47% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Ohio State. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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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