Pharmacy Schools in Oklahoma - 2024

Oklahoma’s pharmaceutical sector hasn’t witnessed much growth in the recent years. This means less number of pharmacists are required to join the workforce. As of 2021, there were 3,690 pharmacists working in the state, earning an annual salary of $116,450. With just two accredited pharmacy schools in Oklahoma, you are left with limited choice to complete a Pharm. D. Program which a pre-requisite for a career in pharmacy. Read on to know more about the pharmacy programs and pharmacists career prospects in your state.

2024 Ranking of ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Schools in Oklahoma

#1. University of Oklahoma

Ranking Score: 93.18%
Location: Oklahoma City
Accreditation: ACPE

University of Oklahoma NAPLEX Performance
Year # of Students Attempted Pass Rate
20187690.80%
20198492.00%
20208591.00%
20215196.00%



#2. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Ranking Score: 91.79%
Location: Weatherford
Accreditation: ACPE

Southwestern Oklahoma State University NAPLEX Performance
Year # of Students Attempted Pass Rate
20184993.90%
20197692.00%
20207992.00%
20214591.00%



Licensure - Passing the NAPLEX and MPJE

Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy requires you to take and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE in order to become a licensed pharmacist. You must submit an application to the board and purchase these two exams through the NABP site.



Oklahoma Pharm. D. Graduates NAPLEX Performance (2018-2021)

Pharmacy graduates in OK have performed exceedingly well on the licensure exam in the last four years. In 2018, 125 graduates took the exam an impressive 92.35% of them pass it on first attempt. In the recent 2021, 96 students took the exam and 93.50% of them cleared it on first attempt.

School Location 2018 2019 2020 2021
#Taken Pass % #Taken Pass % #Taken Pass % #Taken Pass %
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford4993.90%7692.00%7992.00%4591.00%
University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City7690.80%8492.00%8591.00%5196.00%
Overall Oklahoma NAPLEX Performance12592.35%16092.00%16491.50%9693.50%



Pharmacist Salary in Oklahoma

A pharmacist in OK earns an annual average salary of $116,450, considerably lower than the national average of $125,690. Considering the low cost of living in the state, the low earnings are reasonable. You can expect to earn around $77,770 at the start of you career and go on to make $137,390 with few years of experience.

TypeSalary
Hourly$55.99
Monthly$9,700
Annual$116,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics



Pharmacist Job Outlook in Oklahoma

The projected employment outlook in the state from 2020 to 2030 is 6.00%, much higher than the national growth rate. During this 10-year period 240 new pharmacist positions will be added. By 2030, there will be 4,240 pharmacists working in the state.

2020 Employment2030 EmploymentGrowthProjected Annual Job Openings (New + Replacement)
NumberPercent
4,0004,2402406.00%180
Source: Career One Stop



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