Louisiana · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Louisiana, 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
219
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,760
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$125,450
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Pharmacy in Louisiana

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe Public
12054%
2Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
9949%$19,760

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 Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
5,010
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$125,450
median $129,650
Best-paying metro
$131,500
Baton Rouge, LA

Related careers

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$114,770 avg · 6,700 jobs
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$125,400 avg · 4,320 jobs
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$144,000 avg · 2,360 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Louisiana.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Louisiana?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Louisiana is $125,450 (median $129,650), across about 5,010 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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