by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pharmacy.
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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for pharmacy. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 125 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from UGA. This makes it the #17 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 134 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of pharmacy bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Pharmacy majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $117,869 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all pharmacy graduates with a master's is $107,385.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in pharmacy from UGA in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 231 |
| Communication Sciences | 130 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 14 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.