Associate Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
In 2020-2021, 34 earned their associate degree in pharmacy. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 15,192 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 317 |
| Basic Certificate | 67 |
| Associate Degree | 34 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmacy majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pharmacy majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in pharmacy. About 58.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer an associate degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
EDP University - San Sebastian tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at EDP - San Sebastian. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bunker Hill Community College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in pharmacy from BHCC. About 50% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. The pharmacy program at Universidad del Turabo awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at OTC.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Butler Community College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The pharmacy program at Butler Community College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Mississippi Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at EMCC.
South Plains College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy. The pharmacy program at South Plains College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Mount Wachusett Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy. The pharmacy program at Mount Wachusett Community College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Pharmacy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 12 |
| Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy | 8 |
| Pharmacy | 7 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 |
| Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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