Becoming a pharmacist can lead to a lucrative career. The median income for pharmacists is $128,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
However, this career path requires a significant amount of education. In general, you’ll need a doctoral or professional degree, such as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree before you can work as a pharmacist.
Graduate school and doctoral programs are expensive, so it’s no surprise that approximately 85% of pharmacists reported borrowing money to pay for their Pharm.D. programs.