Earning your Pharm.D. degree comes with a significant financial expense, as does any professional degree. Considering the earning power for pharmacists, however, and a bright future for the job market, a pharmacy degree is a wise investment.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for a pharmacist was $128,570 in 2021 – top among health care careers. And the demand for trained pharmacists has increased in recent years due to the rapid growth of the health care and pharmaceutical industries.
Federal aid is available to those who qualify, as well as other sources of financial aid. Students are encouraged to pursue student loans and not rely on scholarships to pay for tuition.