Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
In 2018-2019, 1,602 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in MA.
A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Massachusetts
Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 819 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 819 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 819 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 475 |
Master’s Degree | 278 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 13 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 9 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 9 |
Associate’s Degree | 8 |
Gender Distribution
In Massachusetts, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in Massachusetts is as follows:
- Asian: 26.9%
- Black or African American: 6.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
- White: 31.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
- Other Races: 9.2%

Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Massachusetts
There are 55,810 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts
In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $116,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

Most Popular Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs in MA
There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,127.
The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. In their early career, Western New England grads earn an average salary of $44,900.
Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.
The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,485. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,600 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,385.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in MA
Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:
Job Title | MA Job Growth | MA Median Salary |
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Health Specialties Professors | 30% | $101,400 |
Medical Scientists | 13% | $84,070 |
Marketing Managers | 8% | $132,210 |
Sales Managers | 7% | $130,900 |
Pharmacists | 2% | $120,250 |
Related Majors in Massachusetts
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacy.
Major | Annual Graduates in MA |
---|---|
Nursing | 6,507 |
Public Health | 1,840 |
Rehabilitation Professions | 1,444 |
Allied Health Professions | 1,352 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,045 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 1,018 |
Allied Health Services | 888 |
Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 694 |
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