Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-San Francisco$165,839
University of Southern California$122,882$187,313
California Health Sciences University$111,935
University of California-San Diego$109,337
West Coast University-Los Angeles$96,028
National Median$102,925

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$122,882
California Health Sciences University
Clovis
$111,935
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$15,265$109,337
West Coast University-Los Angeles
North Hollywood
$37,194$96,028

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.