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Pharmacy in Pennsylvania

Pharmacy Schools in Pennsylvania

1,437 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Pharmacy is the 13th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 944
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 944
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 944
Master’s Degree 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Grads in Pennsylvania

50,810 people in the state and 1,248,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmacy.

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Wages for Pharmacy Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $116,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
216 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,742. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. 93% of students get financical aid.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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138 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,554. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,290.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Pharmacy Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Pharmacists 2% $120,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583
Dentistry 506

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