U.S. median for this major: $122,169.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,305. College Scorecard.
Ohio State University Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Ohio State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,885 | $20,566 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 1.4 years |
| $75–110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($65,407) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,969 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedarville University | $87,777 | $18,500 | $24,468 | 73% |
| 2 | Ohio Northern University | $72,121 | $27,000 | $24,478 | 75% |
| 3 | Ohio State University | $65,407 | $20,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 4 | University of Toledo | $63,190 | $25,000 | $17,249 | 57% |
2 more Ohio colleges offer Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates
Pharmacist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.2% by 2035. Typical entry: doctoral or professional degree.
Sales Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
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 Ohio State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Ohio State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 88% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,409
- Full cost breakdown · all 129 majors · overview
Related majors at Ohio State University
- Public Health$70,369
- Health Administration$80,315
- Nursing$81,795
- Anthropology$50,055
- Neuroscience$68,480
Ohio State University Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration questions
How much do Ohio State University Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates earn?
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Ohio State University earn a median $65,407 four years after graduating and $37,369 one year after. The U.S. median for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates across 29 colleges is $122,169.
How much debt do Ohio State University Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Ohio State University is $20,500, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Ohio State University a good school for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration in Ohio?
On pay, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates of Ohio State University earn $65,407 four years out, $3,357 below the median for the same major across 4 Ohio colleges ($68,764) and $56,762 below the U.S. median ($122,169). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ohio State University rank for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration in Ohio?
Of 4 Ohio colleges reporting Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduate earnings, Ohio State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Cedarville University at $87,777.
What jobs do Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates get?
A common career is pharmacist, with a median wage of $133,960 in the Columbus, OH area and $140,910 nationally. Others include sales managers and medical and health services managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Ohio State University Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-administration (College Scorecard and BLS data).