Among those who completed the survey, our PharmD graduates are more successful at landing residencies than the national average and employment after graduation.
Our students are consistently set up for success upon graduation.
Student Outcomes
Pharmacy is an evolving and diverse field offering a vast array of career options. Whether you thrive interacting directly with patients or enjoy working in a clinical lab, there’s a pharmacy setting for you.
Program Statistics
NAPLEX Pass Rates
| Year | UW–Madison PharmD Graduates | All ACPE-Accredited Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.65% | 88.34% |
| 2021 | 90.70% | 83.60% |
| 2022 | 88.50% | 79.60% |
MPJE In-State Pass Rates
| Year | UW–Madison PharmD Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 97.98% |
| 2021 | 81.90% |
| 2022 | 75.90% |
2023 Post-Graduation Placement
2023 Employment Setting
Data based on an employment survey completed by graduating students each year.
2023 Placement in Residency Training
Residency Setting
| Residency Setting for 2023 UW–Madison PharmD Graduates | Percent of Graduates in Residency Setting |
|---|---|
| General Pharmacy | 95% |
| Combined PGY1 & 2 Residency | 5% |
Placement Timing
| Year | Employed at time of graduation | Employed within 90 days of graduation | Employed within 6 months of graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | 89% | 96% |
| 2022 | 89% | 95% | 96% |
| 2023 | 92%* | 96%* | 98%* |
* Based on the number of completed surveys.
Graduation Rate
| Year | On-Time Graduation Rate | Five-Year Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94% | 97.2% |
| 2022 | 93.2% | 94.8% |
| 2023 | 95.3% | * |
