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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

1,290 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,004
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,004
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,004
Bachelor’s Degree 200
Master’s Degree 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 50,810 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 Pennsylvania

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $116,200 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,384 Total Students

2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $51,812.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,062 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#7

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,276 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,807. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA. 70% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $50,063 after graduation.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $23,167.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Marketing Managers 9% $142,150
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Sales Managers 7% $141,240
Pharmacists 2% $120,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Communication Sciences 1,232

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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