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2024 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

25 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
3,400 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$93,659 Avg Early-Career Salary
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #53 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 25 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 3,400 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The pharmacy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy
Master's Degrees in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy

The pharmacy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pharmacy degree levels they offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Pharmacy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
406 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
11.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - Baltimore is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 406 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career income of $94,820.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
278 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$100,254 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine if you want to pursue a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. LECOM is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Erie.

There were about 278 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at LECOM in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine get an earnings boost of around $6,595 above the average income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$102,197 Median Starting Salary

Temple University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 197 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree program at Temple University get $8,537 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

Duquesne University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #228 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.

There were about 176 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Duquesne University earn $11,533 more than the average pharmacy student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
227 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 227 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $91,548.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
234 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 234 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $88,958.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
246 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
10.6% Growth in Graduates

Albany College of Pharmacy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Albany.

There were approximately 246 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Albany College of Pharmacy in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make $12,823 more than the typical pharmacy grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
10.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make an average of $88,691 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
202 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$105,497 Median Starting Salary

STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 202 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree program at St John's University - New York get $11,838 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Pennsylvania3341,351
New York3331,285
Maryland279430
New Jersey273341
District of Columbia18897

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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Pharmacy Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Pharmacy2,397
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration306
Pharmaceutical Sciences261
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy197
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development55
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design54
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs44
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry35
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences33
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics15

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing41,854
Health & Medical Administrative Services9,159
Allied Health Professions8,997
Public Health8,836
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services7,463
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants6,988
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions6,889
Medicine6,456
Health Sciences & Services6,222
Communication Sciences4,229

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