Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration: earnings, debt & careers

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn a median $84,423 four years after graduating ($40,169 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $27,000. That is $37,746 below the U.S. median for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates ($122,169 across 29 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 New York colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$84,423

U.S. median for this major: $122,169.

College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$40,169

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$27,000

About 32% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$29,882 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $54,899. College Scorecard.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates$84,423

Fewer than 3 New York colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (29 colleges)$122,169 (−$37,746)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$22,404$95,4411.9 years
$30–48k$22,566$96,1311.9 years
$48–75k$29,395$125,2232.5 years
$75–110k$31,067$132,3452.7 years
$110k+$33,753$143,7882.9 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates 4 years after graduating ($84,423) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $49,790 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at New York colleges

Every New York college we cover that reports Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Long Island University$136,840$25,000$33,06257%
2Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences$84,423$27,000$29,88268%

3 more New York colleges offer Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates

Pharmacist

Albany area$136,720
New York$142,090
U.S.$140,910

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.2% by 2035. Typical entry: doctoral or professional degree.

Sales Managers

Albany area$163,510
New York$217,640
U.S.$148,270

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Albany area$121,470
New York$164,120
U.S.$123,860

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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About Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration questions

How much do Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates earn?

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn a median $84,423 four years after graduating and $40,169 one year after. The U.S. median for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates across 29 colleges is $122,169.

How much debt do Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $27,000, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.

Where does Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences rank for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration in New York?

Of 2 New York colleges reporting Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduate earnings, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranks 2nd. The highest is Long Island University at $136,840.

What jobs do Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates get?

A common career is pharmacist, with a median wage of $136,720 in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area and $140,910 nationally. Others include sales managers and medical and health services managers.

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