Quality Indicators
Program Quality Indicators
NAPLEX
Pharmacists must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) licensure exam in order to practice upon graduation. Below is a recent historical look at ETSU being above the national average of first attempt pass rates (%).
| Class of | ETSU Pass Rate | National School Pass Rate |
| 2025 | 98%* | TBA |
| 2024 | 76.9 | 75.7 |
| 2023 | 95.4** | 75.7 |
| 2022 | 85.3 | 76.8 |
*Current first attempt pass rate for Class of 2025 as reported to ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) on October 21, 2025.
**ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy's Class of 2023 was ranked No. 2 in the nation, No. 1 in the Southeast and Tennessee for its first attempt pass rate.
APPE READINESS
The P3 Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE) pass rate below demonstrates the preparedness of P3 student pharmacists for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) in the P4 year. The pass rate indicates the percentage of P3 students successfully completing this 16-station objective structured clinical examination prior to the beginning of the third year spring semester.
P3 OSCE Pass Rate for Class of 2026: 97%
JOB PLACEMENT
Class of 2024 employed in the profession of pharmacy: 95%
GRADUATION
On-time Graduation Rate for Class of 2025: 65%