Bachelor’s Degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,172 people earned their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. This makes it the 19th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmaceutical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,172 |
| Master’s Degree | 361 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 236 |
| Basic Certificate | 16 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmaceutical sciences majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pharmaceutical sciences students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 390 |
| Women | 782 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmaceutical sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 261 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 597 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 71 |
Most Popular Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pharmaceutical sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UTHSC. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC Davis. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Samford University. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Samford. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Ole Miss. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC Irvine. Of these students, 77% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UHSP. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Pitt. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,969 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from SWOSU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UW - Madison. About 75% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from North Dakota State University. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University of Arizona. About 69% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western New England University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Western New England. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Mercer University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Mercer. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from MCPHS University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Albany College of Pharmacy. About 51% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from U-M. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Cedarville University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Cedarville. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UGA. Of these students, 69% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University at Buffalo. About 21% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Campbell University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Campbell. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmaceutical sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Products Chemistry | 2,784 |
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 685 |
| Pharmacy | 592 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 211 |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management | 32 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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