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#1

#1 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 103 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$51,997
#2

#2 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$61,147
#3

#3 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,140–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$66,707
#4

#4 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Annually, the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St- Louis grants about 47 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$60,961
#5

#5 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

880–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$55,984
#6

#6 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$66,736
#7

#7 Best College for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the U.S.

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 274 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$58,057
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About Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and clinical trial procedures. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular graphics, rational drug design, toxicology, molecular biology, pharmacology, enzyme mechanisms, receptor theory, neurochemistry, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, biological mechanisms of drug action, research tools and techniques, and laboratory safety.

Of the 20 Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 40% percent and women make up 60% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Missouri has more students graduating with a degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry than any other state? In fact, Missouri granted 7 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry is $38,300.

Popularity of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. A position that is in high need that a degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
20
Female Students
12 (60%)
Male Students
8 (40%)

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