Pharmacy

CIP Code: 51.2001

A pharmacy degree prepares graduates for careers in Pharmacists, Medical and health services managers, Health specialties teachers, postsecondary. 144 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
12,167
Colleges Offering 144
Avg. Career Salary $120,353
Top Career Salary $137,480

Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Pharmacists

$137,480 +4.6% growth

Medical and health services managers

$117,960 +23.2% growth

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$105,620 +17.3% growth
$120,353
Average Salary Across Careers
$137,480
Highest Paying Career
3
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Pharmacy

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

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 82 A+
2 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 236 A
3 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 171 A
4 University of Georgia Athens, GA 128 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 119 A
6 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 109 A
7 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 66 A
8 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 161 B+
9 Northeastern University Boston, MA 145 B+
10 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN 136 B+
11 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 124 B+
12 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 118 B+
13 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA 116 B+
14 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 114 B+
15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 106 B+
16 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 105 B+
17 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 94 B+
18 Binghamton University Vestal, NY 82 B+
19 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL 81 B+
20 University of South Florida Tampa, FL 78 B+
21 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 182 B
22 University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL 143 B
23 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 138 B
24 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 134 B
25 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 127 B
26 Auburn University Auburn, AL 121 B
27 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 115 B
28 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO 115 B
29 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 109 B
30 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 108 B

Largest Pharmacy Programs

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

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 MCPHS University Boston, MA 321 C+
2 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 236 A
3 St. John's University-New York Queens, NY 227 C+
4 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL 199 C+
5 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA 186 C+
6 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 182 B
7 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN 174 C
8 Long Island University Brookville, NY 172 C+
9 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 171 A
10 University of the Pacific Stockton, CA 169 C+
11 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 161 B+
12 Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL 160 C+
13 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO 149 C+
14 Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV 146 C
15 Northeastern University Boston, MA 145 B+
16 University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL 143 B
17 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 138 B
18 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN 136 B+
19 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 134 B
20 University of Georgia Athens, GA 128 A
21 Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 128 C+
22 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 127 B
23 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 124 B+
24 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY 124 C+
25 Auburn University Auburn, AL 121 B
26 University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA 120 C
27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 119 A
28 University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO 119 C+
29 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA 119 C+
30 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 118 B+
12,167
Degrees Awarded Annually
144
Colleges Offering Program
3
Related Careers

About Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a degree program offered at 144 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 12,167 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as pharmacists, medical and health services managers, health specialties teachers, postsecondary.

Program Classification

CIP Code 51.2001
Field (2-digit CIP) 51
Category (4-digit CIP) 51.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Pharmacy degree?
A Pharmacy degree can lead to careers as a pharmacists, medical and health services managers, health specialties teachers, postsecondary, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $137,480 annually.
How many colleges offer Pharmacy?
144 colleges and universities in the United States offer Pharmacy as a degree program. Each year, approximately 12,167 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Pharmacy?
The best colleges for Pharmacy based on Repit's ratings include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Florida, University of Southern California, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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 Pharmacy degree?
Graduates with a Pharmacy degree can expect average salaries around $120,353 in related careers, with top earners making up to $137,480. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.