South Carolina · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in South Carolina, 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
4
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
272
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,548
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$135,720
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Pharmacy in South Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia Public
17879%
2Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston Public
67
3Presbyterian College
Clinton Private not-for-profit
2551%$20,548
4Francis Marion University
Florence Public
243%

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 South Carolina

Jobs in South Carolina
5,920
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$135,720
median $135,900
Best-paying metro
$171,970
Florence, SC

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in South Carolina.

How much do Pharmacists earn in South Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in South Carolina is $135,720 (median $135,900), across about 5,920 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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