by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 911 degrees and certificates in Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 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 Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration explores Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other. Any Instructional Program In Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration is a popular field of study, with 911 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration degrees, an average of 43 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 330.
By level, the 911 awards include 15 associate degrees, 476 bachelor’s degrees, 410 master’s degrees and 10 doctorates.
Women earned 69% of other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration degrees and certificates in the latest year (625 of 911). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (457) and Asian (154), and international students earned 24.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Schools ranking, including 7 for bachelor’s degrees, 2 for master’s degrees and 8 for doctorates. It also ranks other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration schools within 7 states. In all, 21 colleges offer other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration credential is the bachelor’s degree: 476 of the 911 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Instructing, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 476 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 410 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 10 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration, at 35.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 35.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, with an average median salary of $46,663; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include University Faculty Member, Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene Teacher and Medical Assistant Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 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 same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration, with a median salary of $46,663.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 16,488 degrees a year; the largest are Pharmacy (11,415), Pharmaceutical Sciences (2,572) and Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (909). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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