Median Earnings (1yr)
$103,436
52nd percentile
Sample Size
85
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Charleston graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Charleston graduates earn $103k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration doctoral programs nationally.

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 West Virginia

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration doctoral's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Charleston$103,436$128,081
National Median$102,925

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). At University of Charleston, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. 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.