Pharmaceutical Sciences

CIP Code: 51.2010

A pharmaceutical sciences degree prepares graduates for careers in Health specialties teachers, postsecondary, Medical scientists, except epidemiologists. 74 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
2,192
Colleges Offering 74
Avg. Career Salary $103,105
Top Career Salary $105,620

Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $116,539 four years after graduating (middle half: $78,609–$139,974). Where you study it matters: across 29 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $61,034 to $143,049.

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#College4 yrs afterWage-adjusted1 yr afterMedian debtOutcome Rating
1The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX$143,049$145,439——A+
2Northeastern University Boston, MA$142,985$125,913—$31,000A+
3Long Island University Brookville, NY$136,840$130,243—$24,011C+
4University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA$134,329$155,496——C
5University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI$131,134$119,317$63,776—F
6Western New England University Springfield, MA$129,138$113,720—$19,500B
7University of Kansas Lawrence, KS$125,384$130,169—$15,000B+
8North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND$125,175$129,685—$18,481B+
9Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA$122,633$124,719$57,889—A+
14University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT$122,474$110,266—$25,000B+
13University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT$122,474$110,266—$25,000B+
12University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT$122,474$110,266—$25,000B+
11University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT$122,474$110,266—$25,000B+
10University of Connecticut Storrs, CT$122,474$110,266—$25,000A
15South Dakota State University Brookings, SD$122,169$131,502—$25,000B
16University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA$121,958$124,032—$25,394A
17Samford University Birmingham, AL$119,888$136,083—$11,000B+
18East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN$106,593$116,441——D
19North Carolina Central University Durham, NC$88,454$94,924$62,022$22,355F
20Cedarville University Cedarville, OH$87,777$93,671—$18,500B
21Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY$84,423$80,353$40,169$27,000A+
22Campbell University Buies Creek, NC$79,566$85,386$54,919$21,412C+
23Drake University Des Moines, IA$75,867$79,803—$23,000A
24University of California-Davis Davis, CA$73,595$66,967$40,002$13,065A
25MCPHS University Boston, MA$72,947$64,237$47,882$27,000A
26Ohio Northern University Ada, OH$72,121$76,964$49,444$27,000A
27Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH$65,407$69,799$37,369$19,294A
28University of Toledo Toledo, OH$63,190$67,433$44,466$24,900C
29University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA$61,034$55,537$20,538$15,279A

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$105,620 +17.3% growth

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

$100,590 +8.7% growth
$103,105
Average Salary Across Careers
$105,620
Highest Paying Career
2
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in pharmaceutical sciences.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 55 A+
2 University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA 92 A
3 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 30 A
4 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 126 B+
5 University of California-Davis Davis, CA 62 B+
6 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA 45 B+
7 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 43 B+
8 Northeastern University Boston, MA 30 B+
9 University of Mississippi University, MS 101 B
10 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 81 B
11 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 40 B
12 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 36 B
13 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA 25 B
14 MCPHS University Boston, MA 203 C+
15 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 184 C+
16 Samford University Birmingham, AL 86 C+
17 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY 84 C+
18 University of Toledo Toledo, OH 55 C+
19 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH 52 C+
20 University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO 48 C+
21 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND 45 C+
22 Mercer University Macon, GA 35 C+
23 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD 34 C+
24 Long Island University Brookville, NY 28 C+
25 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN 87 C
26 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK 57 C
27 Western New England University Springfield, MA 27 C

Largest Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most pharmaceutical sciences graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 MCPHS University Boston, MA 203 C+
2 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 184 C+
3 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 126 B+
4 University of Mississippi University, MS 101 B
5 University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA 92 A
6 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN 87 C
7 Samford University Birmingham, AL 86 C+
8 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY 84 C+
9 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 81 B
10 University of California-Davis Davis, CA 62 B+
11 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK 57 C
12 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 55 A+
13 University of Toledo Toledo, OH 55 C+
14 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH 52 C+
15 University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO 48 C+
16 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA 45 B+
17 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND 45 C+
18 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 43 B+
19 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 40 B
20 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 36 B
21 Mercer University Macon, GA 35 C+
22 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD 34 C+
23 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 30 A
24 Northeastern University Boston, MA 30 B+
25 Long Island University Brookville, NY 28 C+
26 Western New England University Springfield, MA 27 C
27 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA 25 B
2,192
Degrees Awarded Annually
74
Colleges Offering Program
2
Related Careers

About Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences is a degree program offered at 74 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 2,192 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as health specialties teachers, postsecondary, medical scientists, except epidemiologists.

Program Classification

CIP Code 51.2010
Field (2-digit CIP) 51
Category (4-digit CIP) 51.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Pharmaceutical Sciences degree?
A Pharmaceutical Sciences degree can lead to careers as a health specialties teachers, postsecondary, medical scientists, except epidemiologists, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $105,620 annually.
How many colleges offer Pharmaceutical Sciences?
74 colleges and universities in the United States offer Pharmaceutical Sciences as a degree program. Each year, approximately 2,192 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Pharmaceutical Sciences?
The best colleges for Pharmaceutical Sciences based on Repit's ratings include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Irvine, University of Southern California, Ohio State University-Main Campus, University of California-Davis. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.
What is the salary potential with a Pharmaceutical Sciences degree?
Graduates with a Pharmaceutical Sciences degree can expect average salaries around $103,105 in related careers, with top earners making up to $105,620. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.