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Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in California

289 Pharmaceutical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in California

Pharmaceutical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 238
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In California, a pharmaceutical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmaceutical sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 46.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 12.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in California

57,030 people in the state and 429,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmaceutical sciences.

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Wages for Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in California

Pharmaceutical Sciences grads earn an average of $102,550 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer pharmaceutical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Chapman grads earn an average salary of $53,764. 89% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers pharmaceutical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Pharmacists 8% $144,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Pharmacy 1,279
Pharmaceutical Economics 93
Clinical Drug Development 38
Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs 21
Other Pharmaceutical Sciences 15
Pharmacy & Cosmetic Sciences 12
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 11
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 9

View all majors related to Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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