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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 310 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in MS.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Mississippi

Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 184
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 184
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 184
Bachelor’s Degree 109
Master’s Degree 15
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 6,180 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 Mississippi

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $93,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,161. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of the teachers are full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,051 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,284.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,112 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students get financical aid.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Marketing Managers 6% $80,370
Pharmacists 3% $124,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 2,838
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228
Public Health 219

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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