Tennessee · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Tennessee, 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
6
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
519
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,882
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$125,850
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Pharmacy in Tennessee

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis Public
261
2Belmont University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
6971%$29,246
3South College
Knoxville Private for-profit
5942%$20,346
4East Tennessee State University
Johnson City Public
5353%
5Lipscomb University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
5072%$24,309
6Union University
Jackson Private not-for-profit
2766%$25,882

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 Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
8,050
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$125,850
median $131,290
Best-paying metro
$129,250
Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Tennessee.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Tennessee is $125,850 (median $131,290), across about 8,050 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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