# Samford University: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (bachelor's)

Birmingham, AL. IPEDS 102049, CIP 51.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/samford-university/majors/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $119,888 (U.S. median for this major: $122,169 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,281

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $119,888 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,716 | $93,363 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $24,812 | $101,977 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $31,527 | $129,576 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $34,206 | $140,587 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $36,235 | $148,926 | 1.7 years |

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

## Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | $119,888 | $12,000 | $32,622 | 77% |

## Careers
- Pharmacist (SOC 29-1050): median wage $138,800 Birmingham, AL, $134,630 AL, $140,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.2% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $119,740 Birmingham, AL, $124,040 AL, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $100,500 Birmingham, AL, $97,790 AL, $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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