Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

First professional degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 51.20

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$132,655Median earnings 4 years after

$138,305Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

66Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at South Dakota State University earn a median of $126,250. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $138,348 four years after graduating (middle half: $120,409–$158,074).

Other programs at South Dakota State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingFirst professional degree$119,763
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$104,596
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$103,339
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$77,949
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$73,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,758
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$69,255
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,129
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,791
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$63,921
ChemistryMaster's degree$59,387
Plant SciencesBachelor's degree$58,787
ArchitectureMaster's degree$51,991
Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree$51,222
Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's degree$49,781
Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree$47,492
MathematicsBachelor's degree$46,520
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$45,975
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesBachelor's degree$45,770
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree$45,625

Frequently asked questions

How much do Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $126,250 and $138,305 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.