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Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

119 students earned Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 250th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

Pharmaceutical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmaceutical sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

22,580 people in the state and 429,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmaceutical sciences.

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Wages for Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a pharmaceutical sciences grad in the state is $114,370, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmaceutical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Drexel University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

An average student at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will pay a net price of $13,315. 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.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmaceutical sciences 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 pharmaceutical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Pharmacy 998
Clinical Drug Development 73
Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management 16
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 11
Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs 7
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3
Pharmaceutical Economics 3
Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences 2

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View Nationwide Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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