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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in South Carolina

329 students earned Pharmacy degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 258
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 258
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 258
Bachelor’s Degree 71

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in South Carolina

There are 13,570 people in the state and 1,248,840 people in the nation working in pharmacy jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a pharmacy grad in the state is $111,460, compared to a typical salary of $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Carolina that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UofSC. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

In their early career, MUSC grads earn an average salary of $69,378. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

In their early career, PC grads earn an average salary of $39,994. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $21,460.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Francis Marion University will pay a net price of $12,662.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical Scientists 19% $64,750
Marketing Managers 14% $103,160
Sales Managers 14% $111,720
Pharmacists 8% $126,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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