Pharmacy
A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 21
- Annual completions
- 258
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $107k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
Examples of specialized tracks: Pharmacy (BS, BPharm, Canada), Pharmacy (PharmD, USA and Canada).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and health services managers | $118k | +23.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Pharmacists | $137k | +4.6% | Doctoral or professional 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 Pharmacy
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | 0 | 71 | 71 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 0 | 67 | 67 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | 0 | 58 | 58 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | Hilo, HI | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Manchester University | North Manchester, IN | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Snow College | Ephraim, UT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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