Pharmacy Programs By State
Public demand for quality healthcare means an abundance of Pharmacy careers. Take advantage of the demand and start your career in Pharmacy. Find the program that's right for you, start your search by selecting a state.
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- DE Delaware
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- LA Louisiana
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- NE Nebraska
- NV Nevada
- NH New Hampshire
- NJ New Jersey
- NM New Mexico
- NY New York
- NC North Carolina
- ND North Dakota
- OH Ohio
- OK Oklahoma
- OR Oregon
- PA Pennsylvania
- RI Rhode Island
- SC South Carolina
- SD South Dakota
- TN Tennessee
- TX Texas
- UT Utah
- VT Vermont
- VA Virginia
- WA Washington
- DC Washington, DC
- WV West Virginia
- WI Wisconsin
- WY Wyoming
Start your journey to become a pharmacist in 2020
With more and more medication being prescribed by doctors, pharmacists are needed now more than ever. Here are the facts:
- In a recent study it was found that people see their pharmacists as much as 10 times more often than their primary care physicians. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755826/
- When you consider that almost 60% of the US population takes a prescription medication daily, it’s easy to see how important a pharmacists’ role is in a patients’ health.
And unlike the long, expensive training needed to become a medical doctor, a pharmacist can start working directly with patience in as little as 3 years with an accelerated PharmD program.
If you already have a Bachelor’s degree, you can earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in as little as 3 years. Enroll in a PharmD program in 2020 and you can start working as a licensed pharmacist as early as 2023 with an accelerated PharmD program.
Start planning your pharmacy career today
See below for a comprehensive list of guides resources to help you start your exciting journey to earning a Pharm D.
- Earn your PharmD
- Finding the right Pharmacy School
- How long does Pharmacy School take?
- How long is pharmacy school after Bachelor's?
- Can I work full time and go to pharmacy school?
- Can I go to pharmacy school online?
- How hard is it to find a job as a pharmacist?
- Pharmacy Residency
- How much do Pharmacists make?
- What is the PCAT?
- What subjects are covered in the PCAT test?
- How long is the PCAT
- Is the PCAT harder than the MCAT?
- Is the PCAT Exam required for Pharmacy School?
- PCAT Test Preparation
- How is the PCAT scored?
- So, what's considered a "Good" PCAT score?
- What is the lowest score to get into pharmacy school?
- How many times am I allowed to take the PCAT?
- What should I take/bring to the PCAT exam?
- When/where do I get my PCAT results?
- Best pharmacy schools?
- Best pharmacy schools by state
- Is it hard or easy to get into pharmacy school?
- Explore Pharmacy School Requirements by state
- What are pharmacy school admission requirements?
- What GPA do you need for pharmacy school?
- Can I go to Pharmacy School with an Associate’s Degree?
- What are the prerequisites for pharmacy school?
- What courses are required for pharmacy school?
- Can pre-pharmacy courses be completed at community college?
- How do I prepare for a pharmacy school interview?
- How long do pharmacy school interviews take?
- How do you dress for a pharmacy school interview?
- How does a pharmacy school group interview work?
- What questions do they ask in a pharmacy school interview?
- What should you say in a pharmacy school interview?
- What questions should I ask?
- What should you not say in the interview?
If you’ve ever had to take prescription medication that was prescribed by a doctor then you’ve already worked with a pharmacist. A licensed pharmacist, or RPh (the official title for a registered pharmacist) will prepare, dispense and review medication (both prescription and over-the-counter) for patients. In addition, some pharmacists may also provide clinical services like health screening and giving immunizations.
Requirements to become a licensed Pharmacists vary from state to state, but all 50 states require that new pharmacists have earned their PharmD from an accredited pharmacy program and pass the NAPLEX exam to earn their RPh title. For more details, view the requirements by state.
What's the difference between a PharmD and a Pharm Tech?
In a pharmacy settings, pharmacists work with and supervise pharmacy technicians to help the business run efficiently. Pharmacy techs work with customers to collect insurance and payment information. In some cases they assist the pharmacist in preparing the medication but by law, pharm techs cannot work independently nor give patients medication advice.
Pharmacists on the other hand, are responsible for the operations of the pharmacy to make sure the safe delivery of medication to its patients. In some cases, pharmacists will work directly with doctors.
| Job Title | Education Requirements | Median Salary (2016)* |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | Doctoral degree (PharmD) | $122,230 |
| Pharmacy Technician | High School Diploma | $30,920 |
How do I find a pharmacy school near me?
Finding the right pharmacy school for you depends largely on what type of degree you’re looking for. As a Pharm Tech you can enroll in an online program but if you’re looking for a PharmD, accredited programs will not be offered online.
PharmD programs are so hands-on, you’ll need in-person training at an ACPE-accredited school. Currently there are over 130 ACPE-accredited PharmD program in the United States.
Find the right accredited PharmD program for you
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