by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC among the top schools in the country for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranked #2 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools | 2 of 146 |
| Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 109 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Professional Certificate | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 109 master’s degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USC awarded 48 master’s degrees in pharmacoeconomics/pharmaceutical economics in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (73%).
USC awarded 25 master’s completions in pharmaceutical sciences recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (88%).
USC awarded 20 master’s completions in clinical and industrial drug development recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (30%).
USC granted 13 master’s degrees in pharmaceutical marketing and management in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (54%).
USC granted 3 master’s completions in pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 18 doctoral degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 22% of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences doctoral degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC conferred 5 doctoral degrees in clinical and industrial drug development recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (40%).
USC conferred 5 doctoral completions in pharmaceutical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
USC awarded 4 doctoral degrees in pharmacoeconomics/pharmaceutical economics in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
USC granted 4 doctoral completions in pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 25 professional certificate degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
USC is not yet ranked for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 32% of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a professional certificate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC conferred 12 professional certificate degrees in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration, other recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (58%).
USC conferred 7 professional certificate degrees in pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (57%).
USC awarded 3 professional certificate degrees in pharmaceutical marketing and management in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
USC conferred 2 professional certificate completions in pharmacoeconomics/pharmaceutical economics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
USC awarded 1 professional certificate degree in pharmacy recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |