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Graduating Student Profile

As a prospective student considers applying to our Doctor of Pharmacy program, we understand the expectation to be informed about the time commitment needed to complete the course of study, as well as the likelihood of licensure after completion. The following information illuminates the achievements of the most recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.

On-Time Graduation

The expected time to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy program is four years of full-time study. Students may experience a delay in graduation for academic or personal reasons.

Graduating Class Year	Class Size	% In 4 Years	% In 5 Years
2022	68	82.35%	94.11%
2021	53	86.79%	96.23%
2020	56	94.64%	100%
2019	59	94.92%	100%
2018	54	96.3%	98.15%

Performance on Licensure Exams

To become a licensed pharmacist, graduates must pass two exams. The NAPLEX, North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination, and a state specific MPJE, Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination. Intern hours required for licensure vary by state. Please consult with appropriate state regulations for guidance.

NAPLEX

First time passing rates.

Class of	UNMC	National
2022	92.3%	79.6%
2021	95.8%	82%
2020	100%	86.4%
2019	98.3%	87.1%
2018	98.1%	88.2%

MPJE

A student may sit for the MPJE in more than one state, which means these numbers may show more MPJE attempts than students in the graduating class. Data shown here is for all law exams taken by graduates within one calendar year of graduation.

Class of	UNMC	National
2022	87%	77.1%
2021	90.9%	79.2%
2020	98%	83.1%
2019	92%	82.5%
2018	91.3%	82.7%

Career Plans for Graduates

UNMC College of Pharmacy graduates seek employment in a variety of settings and locations. The information provided here shows the type of practice and practice location for the graduating class within 60 days of graduation.

Class of	Community	Institutional	Residency/Fellowship	Other*	Seeking
2022	23	14	22	6	3
2021	18	8	21	5	1
2020	20	3	21	3	9
2019	17	11	19	4	8
2018	22	5	16	5	6
* other (Government/PhD/CSC)

Practice Locations for Graduates

Class of	Rural Nebraska	Urban Nebraska	Out of State	Seeking
2022	12	32	21	3
2021	1	32	19	1
2020	10	19	18	9
2019	8	24	19	8
2018	9	19	20	6

Amber Hawk, MS Ed

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