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Student Performance and Career Opportunities

Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to assisting students in succeeding in the classroom and, ultimately, as professionals. Our Doctor of Pharmacy students consistently exceed the national average for passing the NAPLEX Board exam. 94% of our May 2011 graduates passed the NAPLEX Board exam on the first attempt. Graduates of the class of 2011 averaged 1.75 job offers with a range from 1 to 6, and received an average starting salary of $108,598 (includes chain, independent, and hospital salaries only). Below are listed the career choices and starting salaries of our May 2011 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.

Employment NumberPercentAvg. SalarySalary Range
Residency 50 31.45%  $41,923 $38,000 - 50,000
Fellowship 7 4.40%  $47,250 $41,000 - 53,000
Chain (Retail) 71 44.65%  $109,325 $85,000 - $130,000
Independent (Retail) 4 2.51%  $ 106,000 $104,000 - $108,000
Hospital 9 5.66%  $98,884 $97,000 -102,000
Military 1 0.64%     
Undecided/Seeking 17 10.69%  n/a n/a
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