# North Carolina Central University: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (bachelor's)

Durham, NC. IPEDS 199157, CIP 51.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-central-university/majors/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,022
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,454 (U.S. median for this major: $122,169 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$33,715

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,454 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,032 | $58,514 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,882 | $62,330 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,527 | $78,696 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,401 | $100,580 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,658 | $106,224 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central University | $88,454 | $30,000 | $15,359 | 42% |
| Campbell University | $79,566 | $23,065 | $24,516 | 61% |

## Careers
- Pharmacist (SOC 29-1050): median wage $141,360 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $138,860 NC, $140,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.2% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $190,370 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $150,470 NC, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $133,970 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $114,410 NC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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