by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UTHSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pharmacy.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pharmacy majors, UTHSC came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 474 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from UTHSC. This makes it the #69 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 164 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of pharmacy bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UTHSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in pharmacy from UTHSC in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a master's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 167 |
| Communication Sciences | 152 |
| Nursing | 130 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Dentistry | 84 |
