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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

1,487 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

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
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 703
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 703
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 703
Bachelor’s Degree 477
Master’s Degree 235
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a pharmacy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 55,810 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 1,248,840 nationwide.

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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.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

911 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

250 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#5

Clark University

Worcester
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,331 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,079. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,874 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

#7

Tufts University

Medford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,135 a year. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,523 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,582.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

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View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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