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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 509 students earned their Pharmacy degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 417
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 417
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 417
Master’s Degree 46
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 37,500 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a pharmacy grad in the state is $134,300, compared to a typical salary of $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

#2

Campbell University

Buies Creek
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,169.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

In their early career, Wingate grads earn an average salary of $38,647. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

#4

High Point University

High Point
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Marketing Managers 15% $133,190
Sales Managers 11% $131,600
Pharmacists 9% $127,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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