Pharmacist

Careers / Pharmacist

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Dispense prescription medications and advise patients on safe use

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Typical Education

Doctoral

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Annual Openings

11,400

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Median Salary

$136,030

10-Year Job Outlook

↓ -2%Declining

Projected employment change 2023-2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Schools

Programs

$86k

Avg Earnings

Regions

Reading the Numbers

Earnings/yr

Median salary 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard)

ROI %

Return on investment: (Earnings − Debt) ÷ Debt. Higher = better payoff.

Debt

Median total student debt at graduation for this program

Net Price

Annual cost after grants/scholarships (avg for all students at school)

How to Get There

Multiple educational paths can lead to a career as a Pharmacist. Explore programs by credential level below.

Certificate1 program

Bunker Hill Community College

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Boston, MA • Northeast

$48,013/yr

Bachelor's2 programs

Campbell University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Buies Creek, NC • Southeast

$54,919/yr

+156.5% ROI

$21,412 debt

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Albany, NY • Northeast

$40,169/yr

+48.8% ROI

$27,000 debt

Master's1 program

Campbell University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Buies Creek, NC • Southeast

$77,008/yr

+1.8% ROI

$75,656 debt

Doctoral4 programs

Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Oakwood, VA • Southeast

$118,127/yr

-28.6% ROI

$165,335 debt

Belmont University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Nashville, TN • Southeast

$117,324/yr

-47.8% ROI

$224,812 debt

Atlantic University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Guaynabo, PR

$110,574/yr

-51.6% ROI

$228,375 debt

Cedarville University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Cedarville, OH • Midwest

$80,404/yr

-36% ROI

$125,673 debt

Other5 programs

Butler University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Indianapolis, IN • Midwest

$116,028/yr

+183% ROI

$41,000 debt

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Albany, NY • Northeast

$103,128/yr

+56.3% ROI

$66,000 debt

Campbell University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Buies Creek, NC • Southeast

$99,867/yr

-52.8% ROI

$211,672 debt

Chapman University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Orange, CA • West

$78,465/yr

-68.4% ROI

$248,569 debt

Chicago State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.

Chicago, IL • Midwest

$69,635/yr

-63.6% ROI

$191,403 debt

Schools by Region

Compare programs across different regions to find the best fit for you.

Midwest3 programs

Avg earnings: $88,689/yr

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

$116,028

+183%

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

$80,404

-36%

Chicago State University

Chicago, IL

$69,635

-63.6%

Career outlook data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program earnings and ROI from College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Earnings represent median income 1 year after graduation. ROI is calculated as (Earnings - Debt) / Debt.