by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UTHSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pharmacy.
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UTHSC is in the top 10% of the country for pharmacy. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 125 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is a decrease of 68% over the previous year when 474 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from UTHSC. This makes it the #69 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 164 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTHSC was $904 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $395 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $21,687 |
| Fees | $1,513 | $1,738 |
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Of the 150 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences from UTHSC in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UTHSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UTHSC does not offer an online option for its pharmacy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UTHSC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in pharmacy from UTHSC in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UTHSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a master's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 194 |
| Medicine | 171 |
| Communication Sciences | 161 |
| Dentistry | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |