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Pharmacy Schools in Virginia

367 students earned Pharmacy degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Pharmacy major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 367

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 22.6%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 11,300 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 509,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy Jobs in Virginia

In this state, pharmacy grads earn an average of $123,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Shenandoah University

Winchester
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,878. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 68% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
180 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,824. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Pharmacy Careers in VA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Pharmacists 7% $128,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Pharmaceutical Sciences 15

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