General
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences And Administration.
Entry Level Salary
$40,000
Median Salary
$124,341
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
11.8%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,973,640
Entry (Early)
$40,000
Median (Prime)
$124,341
High (Prime)
$128,607
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
-95k
+600k
+634k
$25k / yr
-185k
+510k
+544k
$50k / yr
-275k
+420k
+454k
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
-170%
469%
501%
$50k / yr
-126%
193%
209%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate59.9%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Pharmacists
49.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,779
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$129,787|$137,480
openings
14,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Physicians
4.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$212,379|N/A
openings
22,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%
Management occupations
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,104
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Pharmacy technicians
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$15,619
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,000|$43,460
openings
49,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Physical scientists, all other
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,296
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$99,044|$117,960
openings
2,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$138,046
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$148,665|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
Postsecondary teachers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$24,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,592|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Registered nurses
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,000|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Medical and health services managers
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$30,677
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$138,437|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Life scientists
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$126,056|$90,500
openings
28,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 | 5 | $63,679 - $63,679 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Associate's Degree | 8 | Data N/A |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Bachelor's Degree | 49 | $61,034 - $143,049 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Post-bacc Certificate | 3 | Data N/A |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Master's Degree | 67 | $86,586 - $174,192 |
| pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration. | Doctoral Degree | 94 | $126,231 - $179,146 |
| 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 |