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Career Spotlight

Pharmaceutical Scientist

Have you ever wondered how a plant or a patch of mold becomes a pill that a doctor prescribes to treat disease? While pharmacists dispense and educate patients about existing medicines, pharmaceutical scientists discover, develop, test and manufacture new medications.

Average Salary: $85,000 - $0

Years in school: 4 - 6 (after high school graduation)

Job outlook: Very Good

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