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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

University of Iowa pharmacy doctorate graduates earn $129k in their first year. Ten-year median earnings reach $153k.

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

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