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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

South Dakota State University's six-year Pharm.D. program opens doors to amazing careers, better salaries and higher NAPLEX pass rates.

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NAPLEX Pass Rate
94.1% NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rate

2025 graduates from the SDSU Pharm.D. program achieved a 94.1% North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination first-time pass rate. The national average is 86.8%.

According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy passing rates for 2016-2025 graduates, SDSU Pharm.D. students have a 10-year average first-time NAPLEX pass rate of 96.7%. and the program is ranked first in the nation.

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Pharmacy Early Assurance

Our pharmacy early assurance program allows students to apply for early assurance admission in the Pharm.D. program directly from high school and earn a Pharm.D. in six years.

Explore the curriculum requirements for both the preprofessional and Pharm.D. programs.

Sample Plans

  • 2026-27 Sample plan for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program
  • 2026-27 Sample plan for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Pharmaceutical Sciences – Marketing and Industry Specialization
  • 2026-27 Sample plan for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Pharmaceutical Sciences – Research and Industry Specialization
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Pharm.D. Tuition

Tuition and costs specific to the professional pharmacy program.
A Pharmacy Degree that Opens Doors

From simulations and experiential learning to hands-on laboratory experience and research, you’ll leave SDSU with the knowledge, skills and experiences you need to perform your job with precision.

Quality Indicators and Accreditation

The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions uses a variety of assessment strategies to ensure quality and facilitate improvement in teaching, research and service.

Quality Indicators and Accreditation
Interprofessional Education in Pharm.D.

Interprofessional education includes activities where health professions students from various disciplines learn about, from and with each other.

Interprofessional Education
Experiential Education

The Office of Experiential Education works with students to provide them with hands-on experience in a variety of practice settings.

Office of Experiential Education
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$137,000 Average Salary
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)
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100% Job Placement Rate
Graduating student survey, 2024
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90.1% On-time Graduation
Five-year average, 2020-2024
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94.1% NAPLEX Pass Rate
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, 2025
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193 Scholarships Awarded Annually
Total scholarship awards were $362,257 for 2024-25
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65 students
Target class size

I looked all around the states to find a good pharmacy school, and I couldn't find any school better than SDSU. It's affordable, has one of the highest NAPLEX score passing rates and graduation rates.
Sangho Song , pharmacy student
Student Testimonials
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Frequently Asked Questions

See answers to the most common questions about our pharmacy program.

View Pharm.D. FAQ
Contact Us
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College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Physical Address
1055 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SAV 133, Box 2202C
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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