Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 236 people earned their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pharmaceutical sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. About 55.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 132 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmaceutical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UF. About 72% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St John's University - New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from STJ. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Mississippi comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Ole Miss. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UT Austin. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UMB. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from VCU. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from USC.
University at Buffalo is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University at Buffalo.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Oregon State.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC Irvine. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chapman University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Chapman. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mercer University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Mercer.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from TTUHSC.
The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Pitt. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Northeastern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmaceutical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from NUS Florida. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UC.
Drexel University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Drexel.
University of Houston comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from UH. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmaceutical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 12,938 |
| Pharmaceutics & Drug Design | 156 |
| Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 117 |
| Pharmaceutical Economics | 33 |
| Other Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16 |
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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