Doctoral (Professional)-2% vs national median1,715 grads tracked
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at University of South Carolina - Columbia
Ranked 36th of 42 doctoral (professional) programs in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$135,875
middle 50%: $98,853 – $160,346
Median · 5 years out
$150,876
middle 50%: $129,619 – $173,163
Median · 10 years out
$152,437
middle 50%: $128,455 – $176,917
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
Pharmacy doctorate graduates command a median starting salary of $136k. Median earnings reach $152k by year ten.
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?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
2.4 yrs
≈ $2,443 total interest
Same major at other universities
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 Iowa
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$151,181 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$151,020 · 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
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$144,815 · 5 yrs out
Presbyterian College
$140,814 · 5 yrs out
South University - Columbia
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,841 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$168,157 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$153,126 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$129,928 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$122,810 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$115,242 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$114,563 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$102,325 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$100,689 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,245 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$99,491 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$99,491 · 5 yrs out
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