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Doctor’s Degrees in Pharmacy

14,690 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 141 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of pharmacy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors

In 2020-2021, 14,690 doctor's degrees were awarded to pharmacy majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 14,690
Bachelor’s Degree 885
Graduate Certificate 48
Master’s Degree 7
Associate Degree 7

Earnings of Pharmacy 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

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in pharmacy. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,337
Women 9,353
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The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3,519
Black or African American 1,289
Hispanic or Latino 1,108
White 6,976
International Students 401
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,397
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There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pharmacy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

526 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for pharmacy students seekinga doctor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 526 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at MCPHS University. Of these students, 62% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

293 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 293 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at LECOM. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
259 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The pharmacy program at University of Florida awarded 259 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
250 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 250 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at NUS Florida. About 70% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

238 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 238 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at UHSP. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#6

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
222 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Francisco comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 222 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UCSF. Of these students, 72% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

221 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. The pharmacy program at St John's University - New York awarded 221 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
214 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Pacific comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. The pharmacy program at University of the Pacific awarded 214 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

210 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roseman University of Health Sciences is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,297 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Roseman University of Health Sciences. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#10

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
197 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The pharmacy program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 197 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#11

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
193 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at LIU Post. Of these students, 69% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

189 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at Albany College of Pharmacy. Of these students, 59% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
189 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The pharmacy program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 189 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
182 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The pharmacy program at University of Southern California awarded 182 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
171 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. About 61% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

171 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The pharmacy program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 171 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
167 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The pharmacy program at Washington State University awarded 167 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
164 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for pharmacy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 doctor's degrees were handed out to pharmacy majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

160 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pharmacy. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from UTHSC. About 68% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
159 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Shenandoah University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their doctor's degree in pharmacy from Shenandoah. Of these students, 70% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to pharmacy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences 209
Pharmaceutics & Drug Design 142
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 81
Pharmaceutical Economics 37
Natural Products Chemistry 9

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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