Virginia · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Virginia, 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
5
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
295
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,268
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$137,920
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Pharmacy in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Shenandoah University
Winchester Private not-for-profit
11967%$27,455
2Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond Public
11863%
3Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood Private not-for-profit
38
4Brightpoint Community College
Chester Public
1638%
5Hampton University
Hampton Private not-for-profit
457%$34,268

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
7,700
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$137,920
median $137,470
Best-paying metro
$147,960
Charlottesville, VA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Virginia.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Virginia is $137,920 (median $137,470), across about 7,700 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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