Field of study · CIP 51.20
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Offered at 446 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 8 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 67 | $53,359 | $129,303 | $20,169 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 92 | $109,724 | $142,686 | — |
| Doctoral | 102 | $103,687 | $140,083 | — |
| Professional | 144 | $103,649 | $138,070 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 21 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bunker Hill Community College | MA | — | $62,308 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | HI | $80,004 | $151,685 | $15,364 |
| 2 | Northeastern University | MA | — | $142,517 | $22,875 |
| 3 | Long Island University | NY | — | $138,482 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut | CT | — | $137,781 | $24,250 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | — | $137,781 | $24,250 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | — | $137,781 | $24,250 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | — | $137,781 | $24,250 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | — | $137,781 | $24,250 |
| 9 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | LA | — | $134,332 | $17,000 |
| 10 | University of Kansas | KS | — | $133,488 | $19,160 |
| 11 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | PA | $60,086 | $132,421 | $27,000 |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | — | $131,419 | $27,000 |
| 13 | South Dakota State University | SD | — | $131,106 | $25,000 |
| 14 | Samford University | AL | — | $130,479 | $16,000 |
| 15 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | ND | — | $128,127 | $13,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NC | $145,567 | $183,878 | — |
| 2 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | MA | $118,454 | $165,796 | — |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $126,343 | $161,951 | — |
| 4 | University of Maryland Baltimore | MD | $84,758 | $155,071 | — |
| 5 | Temple University | PA | $130,306 | $150,438 | — |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $148,668 | — | — |
| 7 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $142,172 | $143,785 | — |
| 8 | Northeastern University | MA | — | $142,686 | — |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | MA | — | $142,686 | — |
| 10 | University of Southern California | CA | $124,876 | $142,269 | — |
| 11 | University of Georgia | GA | $127,032 | $136,759 | — |
| 12 | Western New England University | MA | — | $134,456 | — |
| 13 | Campbell University | NC | $89,728 | $119,682 | — |
| 14 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | PA | $117,095 | $118,925 | — |
| 15 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $109,724 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | $117,064 | $206,113 | — |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NC | $139,657 | $193,049 | — |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $101,766 | $178,917 | — |
| 4 | Pacific University | OR | $108,309 | $154,873 | — |
| 5 | West Coast University-Texas | TX | $103,037 | $150,407 | — |
| 6 | University of Utah | UT | $84,792 | $150,087 | — |
| 7 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $90,391 | $146,434 | — |
| 8 | University of Connecticut | CT | $92,972 | $145,846 | — |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $92,972 | $145,846 | — |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $92,972 | $145,846 | — |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $92,972 | $145,846 | — |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $92,972 | $145,846 | — |
| 13 | Roseman University of Health Sciences | NV | $117,760 | $145,074 | — |
| 14 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | WI | $96,527 | $144,399 | — |
| 15 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | $98,036 | $143,782 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-San Francisco | CA | $81,708 | $191,732 | — |
| 2 | University of the Pacific | CA | $122,354 | $171,586 | — |
| 3 | University of Southern California | CA | $111,429 | $169,770 | — |
| 4 | Touro University California | CA | $127,825 | $166,860 | — |
| 5 | Western University of Health Sciences | CA | $129,357 | $163,473 | — |
| 6 | Keck Graduate Institute | CA | $101,339 | $156,884 | — |
| 7 | Chapman University | CA | $111,000 | $155,268 | — |
| 8 | Loma Linda University | CA | $109,179 | $153,920 | — |
| 9 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | HI | $84,546 | $151,760 | — |
| 10 | Oregon State University | OR | $113,244 | $151,380 | — |
| 11 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $113,244 | $151,380 | — |
| 12 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $107,505 | $151,263 | — |
| 13 | Northeastern University | MA | $80,262 | $150,331 | — |
| 14 | The University of Montana | MT | $101,301 | $148,311 | — |
| 15 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $95,450 | $148,259 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | HI | $96,551 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Florida | FL | — | $72,411 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration reports median earnings of $53,359. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
