Appalachian College of Pharmacy

What are the graduation rates for students at Appalachian College of Pharmacy?

Appalachian College of Pharmacy's professional-degree outcomes are best assessed using PharmD cohort completion measures, not the familiar four- or six-year graduation rates used for first-time bachelor's students. Those undergraduate measures describe a different type of entrant and degree.

For a meaningful comparison, applicants should request the percentage of each entering PharmD class that completed the program on time, the percentage that completed after additional time, and the number who withdrew or transferred. The entering year matters: a completion rate for one class cannot be assumed to describe a later class. Pharmacy licensure examination results are another useful outcome, but passing an examination and graduating are distinct measures with different populations.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Appalachian College of Pharmacy?

A PharmD is preparation for a licensed profession, but a degree from Appalachian College of Pharmacy does not establish what an individual graduate will earn. Pay depends on licensure, job duties, employer, location, hours, and experience.

When comparing earnings figures, applicants should check whether a number is a median or an average, how long after completion it was measured, and whether it covers this college's graduates, pharmacy graduates nationally, or all working pharmacists. A one-year earnings measure may exclude people continuing their training or not working during the measurement period. Salary should also be considered alongside the cost of the degree, borrowing, and the kind of pharmacy work a student hopes to pursue.