Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
A program that focuses on the application of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy to the study of pharmaceuticals production and distribution, and prepares individuals to manage pharmaceutical industry operations. Includes instruction in pharmacoeconomics, industrial management, operations management, preformulation evaluation, product formulation/reformulation, drug product development, stability testing, dosage design, pilot scale-up, drug marketing, quality control, drug information, and legal and regulatory affairs.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 19
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $107k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy to the study of pharmaceuticals production and distribution, and prepares individuals to manage pharmaceutical industry operations. Includes instruction in pharmacoeconomics, industrial management, operations management, preformulation evaluation, product formulation/reformulation, drug product development, stability testing, dosage design, pilot scale-up, drug marketing, quality control, drug information, and legal and regulatory affairs.
Examples of specialized tracks: Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS), Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (PhD).
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Industrial production managers | $121k | +1.9% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$107k
Top colleges for Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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