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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in New Jersey

348 students earned Pharmacy degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 272
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 272
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 272
Master’s Degree 69
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 40.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 34.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 41,930 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $145,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $123,670.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,754. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $55,659 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, FDU grads earn an average salary of $43,453. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $37,211. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Marketing Managers 10% $160,420
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Sales Managers 8% $149,770
Pharmacists 2% $119,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Allied Health Services 347
Health/Medical Admin Services 317

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