Accreditation
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The Purdue College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, which acts as the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education. State boards of pharmacy require that licensure applicants from the United States have graduated from an accredited pharmacy degree program to be eligible to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®).
The College has not made a determination as to the sufficiency of its program to satisfy all professional licensing requirements of any state or jurisdiction other than Indiana. Each state licensing authority sets and enforces its own professional licensing standards. Every student should inquire directly to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction where the student plans to seek licensure in order to determine the mandatory requirements to be licensed to practice. You can read the 2019 Accreditation Self-Study report.
Student Performance and NAPLEX Pass Rates
Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to assisting students in succeeding in the classroom and, ultimately, as professionals. Eighty-seven percent of our students who began the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in fall 2021 graduated on time in May 2025.
Our Doctor of Pharmacy students scored above the national average for passing the NAPLEX pharmacy licensure exams. The 2025 NAPLEX pass rate was 86.6% on the first attempt. The 2025 MPJE (in-state only) pass rate for Purdue Doctor of Pharmacy students was 74.7% on the first attempt. National NAPLEX and MJPE passing rates can be found here:
Career Choices and Salaries
Graduates of the Class of 2025 received an average starting salary of $128,943 (excludes post-graduate training programs). Below are listed the career choices and starting salaries of our May 2025 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.
Placement of May 2025 PharmD Graduates (145 Graduates)
| Employment | Percent | Avg. Salary (in dollars) | Salary Range (in dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency | 51.7% | $53,627 | $40,000-$75,000 |
| Fellowship | 6.8% | $68,625 | $51,000-$95,000 |
| Community Pharmacy (Chain and Independent) | 13.7% | $131,583 | $113,000 – $141,000 |
| Other (e.g. hospital, industry, nuclear, etc.)* | 9% | $125,665 | $112,320 – $140,000 |
| Academic Programs | 1.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Seeking Employment | 12.4% | n/a | n/a |
| No Response to Employment Survey | 4.8% | n/a | n/a |
*Nuclear salaries only presented due to limited data for other job placement.
Note: Percentages do not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Placement of May 2025 Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduates (40 graduates)
| Employment | Percent |
|---|---|
| Employed† | 10% |
| Continuing Education‡ | 10% |
| Seeking Employment | 30% |
| No response to employment survey | 50% |
† – Range: $33,000 – $36,939
‡ – Enrolled in a graduate or health professional program.