Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake University Compares for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
All 29 colleges reporting pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $143,049 | $145,439 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $142,985 | $125,913 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $136,840 | $130,243 | #5 | — |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $134,329 | $155,496 | #1 | — |
| 5 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $131,134 | $119,317 | #11 | $63,776 |
| 6 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $129,138 | $113,720 | #13 | — |
| 7 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $125,384 | $130,169 | #6 | — |
| 8 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $125,175 | $129,685 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $122,633 | $124,719 | #9 | $57,889 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $122,474 | $110,266 | #14 | — |
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| 20 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $87,777 | $93,671 | #20 | — |
| 21 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY | $84,423 | $80,353 | #22 | $40,169 |
| 22 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $79,566 | $85,386 | #21 | $54,919 |
| 23 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $75,867 | $79,803 | #23 | — |
| 24 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $73,595 | $66,967 | #27 | $40,002 |
| 25 | MCPHS University Boston, MA | $72,947 | $64,237 | #28 | $47,882 |
| 26 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $72,121 | $76,964 | #24 | $49,444 |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Credentials at Drake University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | — | $140,314 | — |
Other Majors at Drake University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduates, Drake University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration ($116,539), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
← All data for Drake University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.