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2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California

2 Colleges in California
185 Master's Degrees
$117,115 Avg Early-Career Salary
a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #90 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 185 master's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their master's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in California

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Pharmacy

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103 Annual Graduates

University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Southern California

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Any student who is interested in a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences needs to take a look at University of California - San Diego. UCSD is a very large public university located in the city of La Jolla.

Soon after graduation, pharmacy master's recipients usually make an average of $117,115 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of California - San Diego

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 183 41
Oregon 158 7

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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Pharmacy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmaceutical Sciences 56
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 54
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 49
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 12
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 5
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 3
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 3
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 3

Majors Similar to Pharmacy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 3,383
Public Health 1,929
Mental & Social Health Services 1,792
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 1,050
Health & Medical Administrative Services 813
Communication Sciences 798
Allied Health Professions 713
Alternative Medicine & Systems 283
Medical Illustration & Informatics 216
Health Sciences & Services 193

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