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Doctoral (Professional)-2% vs national median2,617 grads tracked

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Ranked 34th of 42 doctoral (professional) programs in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$122,413
middle 50%: $73,538 – $156,140
Median · 5 years out
$151,181
middle 50%: $131,633 – $173,082
Median · 10 years out
$154,212
middle 50%: $130,328 – $179,748

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

Professional doctorate graduates in pharmacy earn a median of $122k in their first year. Earnings reach $154k after ten years.

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
2.6 yrs
≈ $2,687 total interest

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