Pennsylvania · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Pennsylvania, 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
13
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,242
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$57,889
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,082
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$133,720
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$57,88922779%$34,418

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
15,120
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$133,720
median $135,830
Best-paying metro
$145,510
Chambersburg, PA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Pharmacy program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia tops the list at $57,889. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Pennsylvania is $133,720 (median $135,830), across about 15,120 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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