South Dakota · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in South Dakota, 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
1
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
100
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$137,460
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Pharmacy in South Dakota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
10062%

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 Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
1,290
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$137,460
median $140,190
Best-paying metro
$141,540
Rapid City, SD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in South Dakota.

How much do Pharmacists earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in South Dakota is $137,460 (median $140,190), across about 1,290 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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