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Pharmacy Schools in California

1,279 students earned Pharmacy degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Pharmacy major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors in California

Pharmacy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,279
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,279
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,279

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 60.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 19.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Grads in California

In this state, there are 42,490 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 509,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy Jobs in California

A typical salary for a pharmacy grad in the state is $139,690, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $28,380. In their early career, Pacific grads earn an average salary of $58,630.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,198. 89% of students get financical aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Graduates earn an average $76,913 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $15,240. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD.

Pharmacy Careers in CA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Pharmacists 8% $144,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Pharmaceutical Sciences 289
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 Pharmacy

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