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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 381 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in VA.

In this state, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 24th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 378
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 378
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 378
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 38.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 21.8%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 23,870 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 1,248,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Virginia

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $123,920 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Shenandoah University

Winchester
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,878. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
180 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,824. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,644 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Marketing Managers 13% $163,470
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Pharmacists 7% $128,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mental & Social Health Services 1,249
Medicine 1,144
Nursing 1,110
Public Health 690
Allied Health Professions 681
Rehabilitation Professions 671
Health/Medical Admin Services 357
Communication Sciences 132

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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