Master’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,995 people earned their master's degree in pharmacy. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular master's 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 |
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Doctor’s Degree | 13,508 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 2,784 |
Master’s Degree | 1,995 |
Graduate Certificate | 322 |
Basic Certificate | 61 |
Associate Degree | 34 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pharmacy is $107,385. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $88,535 to a high of $117,869.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pharmacy. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 646 |
Women | 1,349 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 239 |
Black or African American | 176 |
Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
White | 681 |
International Students | 661 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 109 |
Most Popular Pharmacy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pharmacy students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UMB. About 68% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UF. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. University of Florida pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network make a median salary of 107,385.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USC. About 59% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University of Southern California make a median salary of 107,385.
Temple University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Temple. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at Temple University make a median salary of 107,385.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UW Seattle. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 107,385.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from LIU Post. Of these students, 73% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at LIU Post make a median salary of 107,385.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbell University. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Campbell. Of these students, 86% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Campbell University pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
Northeastern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Northeastern. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Northeastern University pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from USF Tampa. Of these students, 54% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Florida - Main Campus pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from University at Buffalo. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 107,385.
University of California - San Diego is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UCSD. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. University of California - San Diego pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Pitt. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from UGA. Of these students, 31% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia pharmacy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $107,385.
Rowan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Rowan. About 59% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rowan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $107,385.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in pharmacy from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pharmacy at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 107,385.
Pharmacy Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 367 |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | 361 |
Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences | 355 |
Natural Products Chemistry | 189 |
Clinical Drug Development | 179 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 49,855 |
Public Health | 17,864 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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