Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wilkes University
If you plan to study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, consider the program at Wilkes University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes University is in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 70 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Wilkes University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes University
Many students take online classes at Wilkes University. Among 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) studied exclusively online and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings at Wilkes University
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 121 |
Earnings for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates from Wilkes University
Graduates of Wilkes University’s Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $107,920 |
| 2 years | $110,559 |
| 3 years | $119,036 |
| 4 years | $127,945 |
| 5 years | $132,964 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates from Wilkes University earn a median of $127,945, compared with $70,330 for all Wilkes University graduates — about 82% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Concentrations at Wilkes University
This Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Wilkes University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 68 |
| Natural Products Chemistry | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Wilkes University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.