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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 494 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 489
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 25,000 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $111,700 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,870 a year.

#2

South College

Knoxville
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,176.

#3

Belmont University

Nashville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. In their early career, Belmont grads earn an average salary of $42,954.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,204 after graduation.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,745 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Union University

Jackson
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 60% of the teachers are full time.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Marketing Managers 21% $103,730
Sales Managers 20% $97,650
Pharmacists 7% $125,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 1,589
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 506
Allied Health Professions 437
Communication Sciences 263
Public Health 242
Mental & Social Health Services 215
Health/Medical Admin Services 207

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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