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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Washington

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

In this state, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 10th most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 289
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 289
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 289
Master’s Degree 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 29.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 27.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 29.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 28,200 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 Washington

Pharmacy grads earn an average of $140,700 in the state and $123,670 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer pharmacy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,300. 92% of students get financical aid.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers pharmacy majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Marketing Managers 68% $147,520
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Sales Managers 21% $128,490
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Pharmacists 11% $130,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427

View all majors related to Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

View Nationwide Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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