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The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is dedicated to continuous improvement.

Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Graduation Rates: 98% (2020) | 95.8% (2021) | 95.5% (2022) | 97% (2023) | 90.5% (2024) | 88% (2025)
On-Time Graduation Rates

Over the last five years, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has consistently graduated more than 88% of its students on time.

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
2025 83.9% 86.8% 91.7%
2024 73.1% 75.9% 85.9%
2023 72.2% 76.4% 71.9%
2022 78.4% 77.3% 80.3%
2021 83.8% 81.7% 91.3%
2020 87.9% 86.2% 94.5%
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
2025 75.1% 76.7% 84.9%
2024 78.1% 76.7% 91.1%
2023 75.5% 73.6% 78%
2022 80% 75.6% 92.2%
2021 84.1% 79% 94.9%
2020 87.2% 83.1% 100%
Employment After Graduation for Class of 2025 Graduates: Residency/Post-Graduate Fellowship 46% | Community Practice 36% | Not Reported 8% | Alternative 5% | Inpatient/Acute Care 3% | Ambulatory Care 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
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The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education through June 30, 2029.