2027 Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
[Pre-Pharmacy Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-pharmacy-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pre-pharmacy studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-pharmacy studies students.
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2027 Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pre-pharmacy studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools
Leading the list is East Mississippi Community College, our #1 best value for pre-pharmacy studies in the Southeast Region. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,095, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,375 to complete the pre-pharmacy studies program here. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates of East Mississippi Community College earn a median of $34,012 early in their careers. Set against $8,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in pre-pharmacy studies will find it at Holmes Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $21,326 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
Itawamba Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-pharmacy studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the pre-pharmacy studies program here. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-pharmacy studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,740. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Early-career pre-pharmacy studies graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in pre-pharmacy studies will find it at South College, which ranked #5. South College is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,535. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates carry a median of $24,533 in student loans. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates of South College earn a median of $51,389 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,533 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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