# North Dakota State University: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (bachelor's)

Fargo, ND. IPEDS 200332, CIP 51.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/majors/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $125,175 (U.S. median for this major: $122,169 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,006

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $125,175 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,370 | $40,666 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,343 | $49,229 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,923 | $51,746 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,082 | $69,796 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $18,856 | $81,835 | 1.0 years |

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

## Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | $125,175 | $19,500 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Pharmacist (SOC 29-1050): median wage $142,040 Fargo, ND-MN, $142,040 ND, $140,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.2% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $119,990 Fargo, ND-MN, $119,990 ND, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $105,330 Fargo, ND-MN, $105,170 ND, $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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