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Pharmacology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Pharmacology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Pharmacology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Pharmacology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Pharmacology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Pharmacology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pharmacists | 23,400 |
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 73,700 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 43,400 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 152,000 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 56,700 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 36,700 |
| 4 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 125,000 |
| 3 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | 58,100 |
| 3 | Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 20,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Pharmacists | 136,000 |
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 199,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 130,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 35,000 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 119,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 10,400 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 0 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 0 |
| 2 | Industrial Production Managers | 223,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Pharmacists | 136,000 |
| 10 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 145,000 |
| 8 | Physicians and Surgeons | 434,000 |
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 147,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 241,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 160,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 633,000 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 221,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 198,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Pharmacology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Pharmacology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Drug stores | 137,000 |
| 18 | Hospitals | 97,700 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 59,000 |
| 10 | Research, development, and testing services | 77,400 |
| 6 | Drugs | 110,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Drugs, chemicals, and allied products | 97,700 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 112,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 88,100 |
| 2 | Grocery stores | 157,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Pharmacology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Drug stores | 121,000 |
| 11 | Drugs | 200,000 |
| 11 | Hospitals | 151,000 |
| 7 | Research, development, and testing services | 207,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 144,000 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 151,000 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 177,000 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 221,000 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 52,100 |
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