2026 Best Pharmacology Schools in Pennsylvania

Pharmacology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for pharmacology students.

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• Best Pharmacology Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Pharmacology in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacology education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Pharmacology

1

University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$99,682 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2026 ranking of the best pharmacology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 14 pharmacology degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacology program report for University Of Pennsylvania

2

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Pharmacology Degrees Awarded

$67,556 Median Starting Salary

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacology, ranking #2. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. Drexel University awarded about 15 pharmacology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacology program make about $67,556 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838. See the full pharmacology program report for Drexel University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.