Usj School Of Pharmacy & Pa Studies

What Usj School Of Pharmacy & Pa Studies does

The USJ School of Pharmacy and PA Studies is an academic school within the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), a private non-profit Catholic institution founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy and located on a 90-acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school delivers professional healthcare education through a three-calendar-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program, an accelerated 3+3 Pharm.D. pathway for undergraduates, and a dual Pharm.D./MPH degree. Instructional infrastructure includes experiential education with preceptors for clinical rotations and a state-of-the-art Nursing Education & Simulation Center for hands-on clinical skill development. The school operates within an institution offering 30+ undergraduate and 40+ graduate programs, with a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, average class size of 14, and 85%+ of full-time faculty holding terminal degrees.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and fees, with published undergraduate tuition at approximately $50,806 per year plus room and board of $15,828, books of $1,600, and graduate tuition varying by program. The school's economics are materially affected by institutional financial aid: 99% of undergraduates receive USJ grants or scholarships with an average aid package of $26,670, merit-based awards ranging from $1,000 to $31,000 annually, and a Catholic Promise Scholarship providing $25,000 per year. International students face a $72,834 annual cost-of-attendance envelope. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the Mercy Hall admissions office, online applications (USJ's own portal plus Common App), virtual one-on-one counseling, program-specific information sessions, and an On-the-Road recruitment program across New England. Pathway and articulation agreements with CTState, Logan University, University of Hartford, New England College of Optometry, and Western New England University function as both recruitment channels and pipeline lock-in mechanisms. Regulatory accreditation is held through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.

Name

Usj School Of Pharmacy & Pa Studies

Legal name

University of Saint Joseph

Website

https://www.usj.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The USJ School of Pharmacy and PA Studies is an academic school of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, offering a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), an accelerated 3+3 Pharm.D. pathway, and a dual Pharm.D./MPH degree to graduate students pursuing healthcare careers.

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Product category

Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Physician assistant programs
• Doctoral pharmacy degree
• Healthcare professional education
• Graduate health sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: University generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate tuition and fees are approximately $50,806 per year. Graduate tuition varies by program. Additional revenue comes from room and board ($15,828), books ($1,600), and other student fees.
2. Financial Aid from Institutional Funds: University provides scholarships and grants to 99% of undergraduate students, reducing net tuition revenue. Average financial aid package is $26,670. Merit-based scholarships range from $1,000 to $31,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The USJ School of Pharmacy and PA Studies offers professional healthcare degree programs including a three-calendar-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS). The school also provides an accelerated 3+3 Pharm.D. pathway combining undergraduate and doctoral study, plus a dual Pharm.D./MPH degree integrating pharmaceutical sciences with public health. Programs combine didactic classroom instruction with experiential education through clinical preceptors and simulation-based training.

Product overview

The School of Pharmacy and PA Studies at the University of Saint Joseph is an academic school offering professional healthcare degree programs. The school's portfolio includes a three-calendar year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program, and an accelerated 3+3 Pharm.D. pathway. The school also offers a dual Pharm.D./MPH degree combining pharmaceutical sciences with public health training. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in pharmacy practice, healthcare settings, and related pharmaceutical fields, with emphasis on interprofessional education and experiential learning components including clinical rotations.

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Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of undergraduate students receive USJ grants and/or scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CTState (Connecticut State Community College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecticut Transfer Guarantee partnership allowing associate degree holders guaranteed admission to USJ. Students can earn bachelor's degree in as few as 60 additional credits through 60+60 program options including Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Exercise Science, History, Management, Mathematics, Psychology, and Social Work. Full-time CTState students can take one free USJ course per semester.
• Logan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner3+3 Biology B.S. to Doctor of Chiropractic pathway program allowing students to complete three years at USJ then transfer to Logan University for the chiropractic doctoral program.
• University of HartfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual partnership: (1) 4+2 Biology B.S. to Master's in Occupational Therapy pathway; (2) 4+3 Biology B.S. to Doctor of Physical Therapy pathway. Students complete undergraduate years at USJ then transition to University of Hartford for professional degree.
• New England College of OptometryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner3+4 Doctor of Optometry pathway program. Students complete three years at USJ then transfer to New England College of Optometry for the four-year optometry doctoral program.
• Western New England UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner3+3 Political Science and Law Program pathway allowing students to complete undergraduate political science at USJ then transition to Western New England University School of Law.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy: A private Christian university operating a pharmacy school offering the Pharm.D. degree. Closely comparable to USJ for its similar faith-based affiliation, private status, and pharmacy-focused academic school structure.
• Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences: A small private Midwestern university with a College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offering Pharm.D. and PA programs. Comparable to USJ for its similar private status, school-size, and combined pharmacy/PA health sciences portfolio.
• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: A private pharmacy-focused college in the Northeast offering Pharm.D. and physician assistant programs. Comparable to USJ as a similar-scale, privately operated institution concentrated on pharmacy and health sciences education.
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS): A private New England health-sciences university specializing in pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and other health profession programs. Directly comparable to USJ for its similar focus on pharmacy and PA graduate education in the same regional market.
• Pacific University School of Pharmacy: A private West Coast university with a School of Pharmacy offering a Pharm.D. program. Comparable to USJ as a similarly-sized private university with a dedicated pharmacy school targeting comparable student demographics.
• University of New England College of Pharmacy: A private New England institution offering a Pharm.D. and physician assistant program within a health sciences framework. Comparable to USJ for its geographic proximity, private status, and parallel Pharm.D./PA portfolio targeting similar applicant pools.
• University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy: The flagship public pharmacy school in Connecticut, located within the same state as USJ. It offers a Pharm.D. program and competes directly with USJ for in-state and regional pre-pharmacy applicants at significantly lower tuition.
• Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia): A private Jesuit university that absorbed the former University of the Sciences pharmacy programs. Comparable to USJ as a similarly-sized private Catholic-affiliated university with a now-integrated pharmacy school and physician assistant program.

Regional players

• Sacred Heart University: A private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut offering healthcare and graduate programs. Comparable to USJ for its shared Catholic affiliation, Connecticut location, and overlapping undergraduate/graduate health science portfolio.
• Quinnipiac University School of Medicine & Health Sciences: A private Connecticut university with strong health sciences programs including physician assistant studies. Comparable to USJ as a regional competitor in CT for graduate health professions students, though broader and more established.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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