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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 158,310 people in the state and 3,402,110 people in the nation working in Pharmacy jobs.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Pharmacy grad in the state is $128,489, compared to a typical salary of $145,704 nationwide.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 12 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Pharmacy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,886 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,080 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,022 a year.

#7

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,709 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,341 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 82% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,593 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers Pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Hydroelectric Production Managers 14% $91,208
Pharmacists 14% $93,686
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Biofuels Production Managers 11% $164,096
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Pharmacy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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