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Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Doctor’s Degrees

There are 30 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This degree is more popular with male students, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.8% of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 185 people earned theirMedicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 98

Earnings of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry of $129,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $100,486
4 years $129,383
5 years $140,029

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. About 53.1% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 52
Women 46
Gender Diversity of Doctor's Degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The racial-ethnic distribution of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 43 43.9%
Asian 10 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2 2.0%
Two or More Races 4 4.1%
Race Unknown 1 1.0%
International Students 38 38.8%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Doctor's Degree Students

This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.8% of graduates are in this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:

Ohio State University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

MCPHS University

Boston, MA

MCPHS University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Michigan Technological University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pharmacy 12,167
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 1,079
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 1,000
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 603
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 244

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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