Illinois · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Pharmacy program, officially titled Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, focuses on the study of medicines and their effects on health. This program is designed for students interested in understanding pharmacology…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
538
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,085
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$136,050
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Pharmacy in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
16762%
2Midwestern University - Downers Grove
Downers Grove Private not-for-profit
160
3Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville Public
7657%
4Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago Private not-for-profit
51
5Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
4535%$21,085
6Chicago State University
Chicago Public
3615%
7Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago Private not-for-profit
375%$19,899

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~14,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$137,480
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringWritingCritical Thinking

What Pharmacists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
12,450
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$136,050
median $135,880
Best-paying metro
$137,790
Rockford, IL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Illinois.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Illinois is $136,050 (median $135,880), across about 12,450 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Pharmacy program?+

The Pharmacy program, officially titled Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, focuses on the study of medicines and their effects on health. This program is designed for students interested in understanding pharmacology…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Pharmacists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 14,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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