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Doctoral (Professional)-2% vs national median1,925 grads tracked

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at University of Iowa

Ranked 33rd of 42 doctoral (professional) programs in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$128,584
middle 50%: $91,497 – $156,535
Median · 5 years out
$151,198
middle 50%: $131,021 – $176,197
Median · 10 years out
$153,130
middle 50%: $129,705 – $178,042

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Iowa's doctoral (professional) program in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration earn a median $128,584 one year after graduating, rising to $153,130 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $153,901 for this field, ranking 33rd of 42 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
2.5 yrs
≈ $2,570 total interest

Same major at other universities

Purdue University
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$152,760 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Ohio Medical University
$152,245 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$151,181 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$151,020 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$150,876 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$150,563 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
$148,888 · 5 yrs out
Butler University
$148,031 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Iowa

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$105,105 · 5 yrs out

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