Life After Pharmacy School

A career in pharmacy offers nearly endless opportunities to make an impact on human health — spanning patient care, scientific discovery, industry roles, public service and innovative roles that continue to redefine the field. Job prospects and wage compensation for pharmacists remain strong, with a mean wage of $134,790 nationally and $157,280 for pharmacists in California, one of the largest employers of pharmacists, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Explore the rewarding and diverse world of pharmacy on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy is Right For Me website. This all-in-one hub offers a range of tools and information for students and parents, including a pharmacy career quiz, personal stories from pharmacists, career path examples and more to help you discover your perfect pharmacy path.

Learn about pharmacy careers

Charles Daniels and Dean Best

Rabia Atayee, Charles Daniels and Dean Best at ASHP conference

Our students consistently achieve an exceptional residency match rate, reflecting the strength of our academic preparation, individualized mentorship and expansive clinical training network. Our students remain highly competitive for PGY1 and specialized PGY2 programs nationwide, positioning them to advance into clinical leadership, research and advanced patient care roles with confidence.

From clinical pharmacists at world-class hospitals to trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovative researchers and more, our alumni demonstrate how a PharmD degree can lead to meaningful impact across the health care landscape.

Meet our Alumni

Mary Moss Chandran poster presentation

Our unique UC San Diego and Pfizer Post Doctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology – Oncology offers an opportunity to train at the intersection of industry and academia. Fellows gain hands-on experience and mentorship to launch careers in academia or the pharmaceutical industry.

Learn about the fellowship