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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 97 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in DC.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 72.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 5.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in District of Columbia

5,640 people in the state and 1,248,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmacy.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in District of Columbia

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $125,160 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Howard University

Washington
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in DC

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Marketing Managers 10% $151,370
Sales Managers 8% $123,180
Pharmacists 7% $126,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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