Doctor of Pharmacy
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Doctor of Pharmacy go on to work in these industries among others.
Community
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 120,000 + |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Pharmacy Manager | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Reginal Pharmacy Manager | $ 120,000 + |
Hospital
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Resident | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Pharmacy Resident | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Pharmacy Fellow | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Field Medical Fellow | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Pharmacy Intern | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Pharmacist | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Residency Program Director | $ 120,000 + |
Clinical
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacist | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Clinical Science Consultant | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Clinical Pharmacist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Clinical Manager | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Oncology Specialty Consultant | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Clinical Advisor | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Clinical Customer Care Pharmacist | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Infusion Pharmacist | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Director of Clinical Affairs | $ 130,000 + |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Doctor of Pharmacy go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
Wayne State University | Dartmouth | Brown Medical School
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
CVS Health | Walgreens Drug Stores | Rhode Island Hospital | Rite Aid Corporation | Yale-New Haven Hospital | AbbVie Inc. | Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. | Astrazeneca | Boston Medical Center | Concord Hospital | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Genoa Healthcare, LLC | Magellan Health | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Millennium | Novartis Corporation | Pfizer Inc | ACC Therapeutics | Akebia Therapeutics | Alexion Pharmaceuticals
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Doctor of Pharmacy Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Teaching
- Data Analysis
- Cell Cultures
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
