by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 123 degrees and certificates in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $100,478 one year after completing, rising to $136,209 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.
Across the country, pharmaceutical marketing and management draws strong interest, with 123 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award pharmaceutical marketing and management degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 32.
By level, the 123 awards include 43 bachelor’s degrees and 80 master’s degrees.
Women earned 53% of pharmaceutical marketing and management degrees and certificates in the latest year (65 of 123). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (57) and Hispanic or Latino (20), and international students earned 13.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management Schools ranking, including 5 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks pharmaceutical marketing and management schools within 3 states. In all, 8 colleges offer pharmaceutical marketing and management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common pharmaceutical marketing and management credential is the master’s degree: 80 of the 123 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to pharmaceutical marketing and management call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a pharmaceutical marketing and management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 43 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 80 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to pharmaceutical marketing and management, at 29.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 29.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 28.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 2.2% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, with an average median salary of $83,604; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Occupational Therapy Teacher, Optometry Teacher, Hospital Aides and Assistants Teacher and Health Education Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to pharmaceutical marketing and management, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Marketing Managers | 259,371 | -4.4% |
| Sales Managers | 98,501 | -0.6% |
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 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 pharmaceutical marketing and management is Medical and Health Services Managers, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Marketing Managers | $90,143 |
| Sales Managers | $68,051 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 17,276 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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