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Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 116 students earned their Pharmaceutical Sciences degrees in PA.

A Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 22,580 people in the state and 429,870 people in the nation working in pharmaceutical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, pharmaceutical sciences grads earn an average of $114,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pharmaceutical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $31,138.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,880 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers pharmaceutical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Pharmacists 2% $120,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Pharmacy 998
Other Pharmaceutical Sciences 87
Clinical Drug Development 73
Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management 36
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 25
Pharmacy Admin & Regulatory Affairs 7
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 5
Pharmaceutical Economics 3

View all majors related to Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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