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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pharmacy.
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KU was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for pharmacy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from KU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 151 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, pharmacy students borrow a median amount of $32,714 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all pharmacy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,323.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the pharmacy program at KU is $334 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of pharmacy bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the KU pharmacy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Of the 15 pharmacy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 292 |
| Medicine | 202 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 123 |
| Communication Sciences | 111 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.