| |
Who Offers Online Pharmacy Degrees and Online Pharmacy Courses?
If you're considering pursuing an online pharmacy degree, you're
not alone. Online pharmacy degrees are one of the most requested online
degree programs. A growing number of schools - both traditional and purely online
institutions - now offer online pharmacy courses and some offer full pharmacy
degree programs online.
Pharmacy Career Information
The U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following average U.S. wages for
pharmacists for the year 2008.
| Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50%
(Median) |
75% |
90% |
| Hourly Wage |
$37.21 |
$44.55 |
$51.16 |
$58.32 |
$63.19 |
| Annual Wage |
$77,390 |
$92,670 |
$106,410 |
$121,310 |
$131,440 |
Narrowing Your Options
Some things to keep in mind when selecting an online pharmacy degree program:
- Make sure the
program is accredited and check for any
complaints against it.
If you want to go to the websites of any of these schools, try this website
directory of nearly
1,500 colleges and universities.
- Use the free CoursePal CourseFinder™
service to receive free online course information and get an idea of what
online learning is like before starting an online degree program.
- Read the testimonials of others and ask the admissions office for
referrals so that you can hear directly from recent grads.
|
|
