by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 30 U.S. colleges awarded 225 degrees and certificates in Pre-Pharmacy Studies. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 69% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,046 one year after completing, rising to $60,109 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, pre-pharmacy studies is a popular field of study, with 225 degrees awarded annually. 30 colleges award pre-pharmacy studies degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 85.
By level, the 225 awards include 4 certificates, 155 associate degrees, 28 bachelor’s degrees and 38 master’s degrees.
Women earned 78% of pre-pharmacy studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (175 of 225). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (123) and Black or African American (37), and international students earned 9.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees and 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks pre-pharmacy studies schools within 2 states. In all, 30 colleges offer pre-pharmacy studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a pre-pharmacy studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 155 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 28 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 38 |
Pre-Pharmacy Studies has 10 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 8,930 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (3,693), Pre-Nursing Studies (2,938) and Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies (1,707). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3,693 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,938 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,707 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 260 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 135 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 107 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 68 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 18 |
| Pre-Chiropractic Studies | 2 |
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 2 |
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