General
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration.
Entry Level Salary
$42,000
Median Salary
$123,525
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
12.2%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,941,000
Entry (Early)
$42,000
Median (Prime)
$123,525
High (Prime)
$128,621
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-77k
+596k
+636k
$25k / yr
-167k
+506k
+546k
$50k / yr
-257k
+416k
+457k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
24
24
$25k / yr
Never
27
26
$50k / yr
Never
30
29
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-154%
465%
503%
$50k / yr
-118%
191%
210%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate61.2%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Pharmacists
48.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,621|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Physicians
4.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,498
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$218,619|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Physical scientists, all other
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,233
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,271|$122,570
openings
1,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.1%
Pharmacy technicians
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$17,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,500|$45,750
openings
44,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Management occupations
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,136
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$152,202|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$142,102
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%
Registered nurses
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,734|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Postsecondary teachers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$24,705
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,644|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Medical and health services managers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$31,578
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,340|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Life scientists
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$132,908|$96,310
openings
27,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Undergrad Certificate | 4 | $63,679 - $63,679 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Associate's Degree | 6 | Data N/A |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Bachelor's Degree | 43 | $61,034 - $142,985 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Post-bacc Certificate | 3 | Data N/A |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Master's Degree | 63 | $86,586 - $174,192 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Doctoral Degree | 91 | $126,231 - $193,049 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | First Professional Degree | 96 | $113,444 - $179,523 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Graduate Certificate | 7 | $77,764 - $77,764 |