Washington · Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy institutions in Washington, 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
2
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
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
72%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Pharmacists
$154,860
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Pharmacy in Washington

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public
16285%
2Washington State University
Pullman Public
11060%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
7,940
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$154,860
median $157,020
Best-paying metro
$160,750
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Washington.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Washington is $154,860 (median $157,020), across about 7,940 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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