by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 11 U.S. colleges awarded 179 degrees and certificates in Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 98% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 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.
A major in Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs explores Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Managerial, Social, And Economic Sciences To The Study And Management Of The Distribution And Use Of Pharmaceutical Products And The Provision Of Pharmacy Services. Includes Instruction In Research Design And Methods, Statistics, Social And Organizational Behavior, Pharmacoeconomics, Management Of Pharmacy Services, Outcomes Research, Product Planning And Reimbursement, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Drug Marketing, Pharmacy And Pharmaceutics Law And Regulation, Risk Assessment, And Organization Of The Health Care System. Examples: [Pharmacy Administration], [Drug Regulatory Affairs], [Drug Regulatory And Quality Compliance], [Pharmacy Quality Assurance And Regulatory Affairs].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs is a widely-pursued major, with 179 degrees awarded annually. 11 colleges award pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 51.
By level, the 179 awards include 175 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 71% of pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs degrees and certificates in the latest year (127 of 179). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (58) and Asian (31), and international students earned 44.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs Schools ranking, including 4 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs schools within 3 states. In all, 11 colleges offer pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs credential is the master’s degree: 175 of the 179 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 175 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs, at 32.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 32.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 15.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.9% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, with an average median salary of $88,110; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Nutrition Teacher, Neurology Professor, Dietitian Teacher and Assistant Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs, 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% |
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 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 pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs is Medical and Health Services Managers, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 17,220 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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