by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in pharmacy.
Jump to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pharmacy majors, Northeastern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from Northeastern. This makes it the #12 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 109 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Northeastern tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 pharmacy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its pharmacy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's pharmacy program at Northeastern make a median salary of $107,385. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpharmacy master's degree recipients across the nation.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of pharmacy master's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 217 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 163 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.