Pharmacy: graduate earnings, debt, and careers
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration programs (CIP 51.20), including the PharmD.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 19 | 72 | $54,959 | $66,569 | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 30 | Data unavailable | $37,856 | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 2,572 | $58,869 | $116,539 | $20,169 32 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7 | 0 | $95,969 | $136,725 | $26,624 2 programs |
| Master's degree | 117 | 2,694 | $97,101 | $129,214 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 109 | 556 | $106,154 | $136,696 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 151 | 11,839 | $103,143 | $138,348 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 41 | 292 | $89,698 | $109,930 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University OK · Public · 124 graduates measured | $119,270 | Data unavailable | $18,500 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center TN · Public · 113 graduates measured | $100,182 | Data unavailable | $18,586 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo HI · Public · 81 graduates measured | $80,004 | $131,134 | $15,364 |
| Ohio Northern University OH · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $62,317 | $72,121 | Data unavailable |
| Campbell University NC · Private, nonprofit · 45 graduates measured | $60,497 | $79,566 | $27,000 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia PA · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $60,086 | $122,633 | $27,000 |
| University of Toledo OH · Public · 65 graduates measured | $55,126 | $63,190 | $25,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public · 27 graduates measured | $51,592 | Data unavailable | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MA · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $50,630 | $72,947 | $27,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 40 graduates measured | $49,675 | $65,407 | $19,500 |
| Northern Michigan University MI · Public · 57 graduates measured | $46,828 | Data unavailable | $29,875 |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 60 graduates measured | $46,715 | $73,595 | $13,500 |
| University of California-Irvine CA · Public · 65 graduates measured | $37,633 | $61,034 | $12,000 |
| University of Arizona AZ · Public · 20 graduates measured | $36,150 | Data unavailable | $13,953 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 17 graduates measured | $148,668 | $160,491 | Data unavailable |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill NC · Public · 35 graduates measured | $145,567 | $170,529 | Data unavailable |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick NJ · Public · 27 graduates measured | $142,172 | $174,192 | Data unavailable |
| Temple University PA · Public · 54 graduates measured | $130,306 | $149,741 | Data unavailable |
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 32 graduates measured | $127,032 | $142,512 | Data unavailable |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus WA · Public · 56 graduates measured | $126,343 | $150,681 | Data unavailable |
| University of Southern California CA · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $124,876 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MA · Private, nonprofit · 52 graduates measured | $118,454 | $147,762 | Data unavailable |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia PA · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $117,095 | $138,696 | Data unavailable |
| University of California-San Diego CA · Public · 29 graduates measured | $109,724 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| High Point University NC · Private, nonprofit · 112 graduates measured | $105,980 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus OH · Public · 20 graduates measured | $91,107 | $105,309 | Data unavailable |
| Campbell University NC · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $89,728 | $121,913 | Data unavailable |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus NJ · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $88,708 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus NJ · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $88,708 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill NC · Public · 17 graduates measured | $139,657 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The University of Texas at El Paso TX · Public · 81 graduates measured | $125,589 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Maryland Baltimore MD · Public · 17 graduates measured | $125,269 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science IL · Private, nonprofit · 99 graduates measured | $120,935 | $134,537 | Data unavailable |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus NM · Public · 108 graduates measured | $119,859 | $134,160 | Data unavailable |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove IL · Private, nonprofit · 503 graduates measured | $119,199 | $137,496 | Data unavailable |
| Husson University ME · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $119,173 | $134,224 | Data unavailable |
| Union University TN · Private, nonprofit · 83 graduates measured | $118,070 | $131,659 | Data unavailable |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences NV · Private, nonprofit · 366 graduates measured | $117,760 | $141,336 | Data unavailable |
| Presbyterian College SC · Private, nonprofit · 94 graduates measured | $117,178 | $129,544 | Data unavailable |
| University of Southern California CA · Private, nonprofit · 31 graduates measured | $117,064 | $179,146 | Data unavailable |
| University of New England ME · Private, nonprofit · 88 graduates measured | $116,949 | $132,410 | Data unavailable |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis MO · Private, nonprofit · 332 graduates measured | $116,039 | $130,916 | Data unavailable |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy VA · Private, nonprofit · 108 graduates measured | $113,869 | $133,894 | Data unavailable |
| University of Charleston WV · Private, nonprofit · 67 graduates measured | $113,344 | $132,437 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word TX · Private, nonprofit · 152 graduates measured | $130,046 | $140,895 | Data unavailable |
| University of Wyoming WY · Public · 76 graduates measured | $129,766 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Western University of Health Sciences CA · Private, nonprofit · 211 graduates measured | $129,357 | $159,158 | Data unavailable |
| Touro University California CA · Private, nonprofit · 139 graduates measured | $127,825 | $175,632 | Data unavailable |
| Sullivan University KY · Private, for-profit · 106 graduates measured | $126,130 | $135,803 | Data unavailable |
| Idaho State University ID · Public · 130 graduates measured | $125,467 | $143,153 | Data unavailable |
| University of the Pacific CA · Private, nonprofit · 280 graduates measured | $122,354 | $170,067 | Data unavailable |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus ND · Public · 124 graduates measured | $121,289 | $135,133 | Data unavailable |
| Shenandoah University VA · Private, nonprofit · 144 graduates measured | $120,003 | $136,637 | Data unavailable |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences AR · Public · 162 graduates measured | $119,832 | $135,479 | Data unavailable |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University OK · Public · 121 graduates measured | $119,493 | $134,141 | Data unavailable |
| Washington State University WA · Public · 280 graduates measured | $118,474 | $143,072 | Data unavailable |
| Ferris State University MI · Public · 227 graduates measured | $118,423 | $136,836 | Data unavailable |
| Duquesne University PA · Private, nonprofit · 278 graduates measured | $118,369 | $131,534 | Data unavailable |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center TX · Public · 165 graduates measured | $116,549 | $132,639 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Hilo HI · Public · 31 graduates measured | $96,551 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing managers | $166,790 | +6.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales managers | $148,270 | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial production managers | $126,060 | +2.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical and health services managers | $123,860 | +24.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, all other | $141,900 | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Biochemists and biophysicists | $127,410 | +12.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $103,410 | +12.6% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Chemists | $91,240 | +6.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Economists | $124,720 | +4.7% | Master's degree |
| Chemistry teachers, postsecondary | $93,250 | +2.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Pharmacists | $140,910 | +5.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (12)
- 51.2001 Pharmacy
- 51.2002 Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- 51.2003 Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- 51.2004 Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 51.2005 Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
- 51.2006 Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
- 51.2007 Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- 51.2008 Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
- 51.2009 Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
- 51.2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 51.2011 Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
- 51.2099 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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