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Doctor’s Degrees in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

81 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry is offered at 20 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.3% of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Majors

In 2020-2021, 81 earned their doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 81
Master’s Degree 61
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Graduate Certificate 2

Earnings of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. About 54.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 44
Women 37
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The racial-ethnic distribution of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 36
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 6
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There are 20 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women

The most popular school in the United States for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at University of Nebraska Medical Center awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Francisco is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at UCSF. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry from UMN Twin Cities.

#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at Purdue.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at UIC. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at U-M.

4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry from UW Seattle. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Iowa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at Iowa.

#10

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at University at Buffalo. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors at U of U. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Toledo. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry from University of Toledo.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations

Northeastern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry from Northeastern.

#16

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Duquesne University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at Duquesne University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
1 Yearly Graduations

The 16th most popular school in the country for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Montana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. The medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry program at The University of Montana awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pharmacy 14,690
Pharmaceutical Sciences 209
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 142
Pharmaceutical Economics 37
Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs 9

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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