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The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is dedicated to continuous improvement.

Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Graduation Rates: 98.6% (2020) | 95.8% (2021) | 95.5% (2022) | 97% (2023) | 90.5% (2024)
On-Time Graduation Rates

Over the last five years, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has consistently graduated more than 90% of its students on time.

Nesbitt School of Pharmacy NAPLEX (Pharmacy Board) First Time Pass Rates: 94.5% (2020) | 91.4% (2021) | 80.3% (2022) | 71.9% (2023) | 85.9% (2024)
NAPLEX First-time Pass Rates

Wilkes students have surpassed national first-time pass rates of the NAPLEX four of the last five years.

NAPLEX First-time Pass Rates
Year State National Wilkes
2024 75.5% 77.5% 85.9%
2023 72.4% 76.6% 71.9%
2022 78.4% 77.4% 80.3%
2021 83.7% 81.7% 91.3%
2020 87.9% 86.2% 94.5%
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy MPJE pass rates: 100% (2020) | 94.9% (2021) | 92.2% (2022) | 78.0% (2023) | 90.6% (2024)
MPJE First-time Pass Rates

Wilkes students have consistently exceeded national first-time pass rates of the MPJE.

MPJE First-time Pass Rates
Year State National Wilkes
2024 80.8% 78.4% 90.6%
2023 75.7% 73.7% 78.0%
2022 79.8% 75.6% 92.2%
2021 84.0% 79.0% 94.9%
2020 87.2% 83.1% 100%
Employment After Graduation for Class of 2024 Graduates: Residency/Post-Graduate Fellowship 42% | Community Practice 30% | Inpatient/Acute Care 12% | Not Reported 11% | Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy 3% | Alternative 2%
Employment After Graduation

Wilkes pharmacy graduates practice in community practices and post-graduate training, among other areas.

Accreditation

Wilkes University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by:

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3410
Phone: (312) 664-3575
Fax: (866)-228-2631
info@acpe-accredit.org

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education through June 30, 2029.