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Pharmacy in California

Pharmacy Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,198 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in CA.

In this state, Pharmacy is the 19th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,198

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 57.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 21.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Grads in California

42,490 people in the state and 509,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmacy.

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Wages for Pharmacy Jobs in California

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $139,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,800. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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182 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,342. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time.

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Loma Linda University

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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Pharmacy Careers in CA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Pharmacists 8% $144,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Pharmaceutical Economics 93
Pharmaceutical Sciences 51
Clinical Drug Development 38
Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs 21
Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences 12
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 11
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 9
Other Pharmaceutical Sciences 9

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