Major · CIP 51.20

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

1,987 international students graduated in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration in the 2024–25 academic year. 195 four-year schools offer it.

Varies by programHealth & Medicine
1,987
International graduates, 2024–25
153 bachelor's · 1,218 master's · 236 doctoral
12 or 36 months
OPT after graduation
Varies by program
195
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
PharmacistsSOC 29-105112,500 openings a year · 458 LCA filings12,500+5.2%$140,910458
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-1042 · Usually needs more education10,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410
Medical and Health Services ManagersSOC 11-911162,300 openings a year · 624 LCA filings62,300+24.2%$123,860624

College teaching in this field: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology