Most pharmacy graduates can expect to receive multiple job offers at the time of graduation. There is great potential for advancement and competitive salaries within a pharmacy career. Most owners of pharmacies started their careers as pharmacists working for someone else. Staff pharmacists within a hospital or nursing home, for example, have the potential to become directors of pharmacy services. Medical service representatives have risen within their organization to lead their firms.
Distinguished scientists move to major roles in research administration.
Civil servants and commissioned officers rise to policy and command positions. Some information taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2000-2001 Edition.