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. Ninety-three percent of our students who began the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in fall 2018 graduated on time in May 2022.
Our Doctor of Pharmacy students scored above the national average for passing the NAPLEX pharmacy licensure exams. The 2022 NAPLEX pass rate was 87.0% on the first attempt. The 2022 MPJE (in-state only) pass rate for Purdue Doctor of Pharmacy students was 79.3% on the first attempt.
Career Choices and Salaries
Below are listed the career choices and starting salaries of our May 2022 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates as of August 30, 2022.
| Employment | Number | Percent | Avg. Salary (in dollars) | Salary Range (in dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residency | 72 | 49.0 % | 48,636 | $27,516 - $61,000 |
| Fellowship | 12 | 8.2 % | 64,450 | $53,000 - $102,000 |
| Community Pharmacy (Chain and Independent) | 26 | 17.7 % | 122,000 | $93,000 - $125,000 |
| Other (e.g. hospital, industry, etc.) | 22 | 15.0 % | 108,197 | $90,000 - $160,000 |
| Continuing Education | 1 | 0.6 % | n/a | n/a |
| Offers, but not yet accepted as of May 2022 | 5 | 3.4 % | n/a | n/a |
| Seeking Employment | 2 | 1.2 % | n/a | n/a |
| No Response | 7 | 4.7 % | n/a | n/a |
Note: percentages do not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Below are listed the career choices of our May 2022 graduating Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences students:
| Employment | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Employed† | 9 | 21.5 % |
| Continuing Education‡ | 13 | 29.5 % |
| Seeking Employment | 4 | 9.1 % |
| No Response | 18 | 40.5 % |
† - Average salary $57,125, Range $40,000-70,000
‡ - enrolled in graduate or health professional program