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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Tennessee

993 Pharmacy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 499
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 489
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 489
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 25,000 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy degree, compared to 1,248,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a pharmacy grad in the state is $111,700, compared to a typical salary of $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

643 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#3

South College

Knoxville
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,176. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,707 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $25,704. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Union University

Jackson
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Marketing Managers 21% $103,730
Sales Managers 20% $97,650
Pharmacists 7% $125,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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