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2024 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

37 Colleges in the Southeast Region
5,069 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$95,383 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 37 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,069 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast 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

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Region Schools in Pharmacy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
348 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$100,998 Median Starting Salary

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a great option for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.

There were roughly 348 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center make $5,615 more than the standard pharmacy student.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
694 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 694 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make an average of $68,337 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
200 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 200 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Georgia receive $12,220 more than the standard pharmacy grad.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$116,104 Median Starting Salary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 95 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences earn $20,721 more than the average pharmacy student.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
231 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$123,875 Median Starting Salary

Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of University. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 231 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Mississippi receive $28,492 more than the average pharmacy student.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$81,770 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 73 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients usually make about $81,770 in the first five years of their career.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
180 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$67,961 Median Starting Salary

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 180 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. After graduation, pharmacy degree recipients typically make about $67,961 at the beginning of their careers.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$109,330 Median Starting Salary

Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were about 157 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Auburn University earn a boost of around $13,947 over the typical earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$109,542 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 214 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Samford University earn $14,159 more than the standard pharmacy student.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$101,582 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 129 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University earn $6,199 above the standard 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 colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287420
Florida282993
North Carolina279507
Virginia274382
Tennessee269989
South Carolina248329
Kentucky244222
Louisiana242306
Mississippi234310
Arkansas234156
Alabama233402
West Virginia207184

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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
Pharmacy3,742
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration580
Pharmaceutical Sciences524
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design133
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development45
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management22
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs22
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics1

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing76,869
Health & Medical Administrative Services28,125
Allied Health Professions26,461
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants21,922
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services21,242
Health Sciences & Services9,795
Public Health9,492
Medicine6,920
Dental Support Services6,884
Mental & Social Health Services6,498

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