Kentucky · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Kentucky, 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
2
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
222
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,703
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$130,990
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Pharmacy in Kentucky

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
14771%
2Sullivan University
Louisville Private for-profit
7571%$29,703

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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
5,310
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$130,990
median $132,750
Best-paying metro
$134,040
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Kentucky.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Kentucky is $130,990 (median $132,750), across about 5,310 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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