Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
A program that combines the study of basic and pharmaceutical sciences with marketing and management studies; and that prepares individuals for careers in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, management, and related fields within the health care industry. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, health care systems, issues and structure of pharmaceutical industry, management, pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical and medical product management, and legal issues.
- Schools offering
- 3
- Annual completions
- 33
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $107k
About this major
A program that combines the study of basic and pharmaceutical sciences with marketing and management studies; and that prepares individuals for careers in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, management, and related fields within the health care industry. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, health care systems, issues and structure of pharmaceutical industry, management, pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical and medical product management, and legal issues.
Examples of specialized tracks: Pharmaceutical Marketing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales managers | $138k | +4.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical and health services managers | $118k | +23.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Marketing managers | $161k | +6.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional 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 Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| DeSales University | Center Valley, PA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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