by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 28 degrees and certificates in Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $100,478 one year after completing, rising to $136,209 after four years.
A major in Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy involves the study of Clinical, Hospital, And Managed Care Pharmacy. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Deliver Specialized Pharmacy Services And Produce Pharmaceutical Products In Clinical Settings In Conjunction With Other Health Care Professionals. Includes Instruction In Biostatistics; Clinical Pharmacokinetics; Biopharmaceutics; Neuropharmacology; Pharmacodynamics; Drug Metabolism; Clinical Sampling And Research Design; Drug Delivery Systems; Chemotherapy; Pharmacotherapy; Clinical Pharmacy Management; Medical And Research Ethics; And Applications To Nuclear, Nutrition Support, Oncology, Psychiatric, And Therapeutic Pharmacy. Examples: [Clinical, Hospital, And Managed Care Pharmacy (Ms)], [Clinical, Hospital, And Managed Care Pharmacy (Phd)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy draws strong interest, with 28 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
By level, the 28 awards include 7 associate degrees and 21 master’s degrees.
Women earned 86% of clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy degrees and certificates in the latest year (24 of 28). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (10) and Asian (9), and international students earned 4.
The most common clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy credential is the master’s degree: 21 of the 28 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Medicine and Dentistry and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 7 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 21 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy, at 41.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 41.7% |
| Master’s degree | 20.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 11.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.4% |
| First professional degree | 1.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.2% |
| Some college courses | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy, with an average median salary of $89,969; the strongest outlook belongs to Pharmacists, at 14.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Recreation Therapy Teacher, Roentgenology Teacher, Medical Assisting Instructor and Dental Assistant Teacher.
The occupation related to clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy with the most projected jobs is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Pharmacists | 1,131,161 | 14.2% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy graduates earn a median $100,478 one year after completing their program, $136,209 after four years and $140,038 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $100,478 |
| 4 years | $136,209 |
| 5 years | $140,038 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to clinical, hospital, and managed care pharmacy is Medical and Health Services Managers, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Pharmacists | $93,686 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 17,371 degrees a year; the largest are Pharmacy (11,415), Pharmaceutical Sciences (2,572) and Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other (911). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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