by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pre-Pharmacy Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-pharmacy-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-pharmacy studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pre-pharmacy studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is San Juan College, our #1 best value for pre-pharmacy studies in the Southwest Region. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,910, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates carry a median of $16,150 in student loans. Early-career pre-pharmacy studies graduates make about $41,697. That is a strong return on a $16,150 median debt.
Tulsa Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value pre-pharmacy studies schools. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates carry a median of $18,744 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pre-pharmacy studies degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $30,605. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in pre-pharmacy studies will find it at Lubbock Christian University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,540. Students borrow a median of $27,250 to complete the pre-pharmacy studies program here. Pre-Pharmacy Studies graduates of Lubbock Christian University earn a median of $49,072 early in their careers. Set against $27,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lubbock Christian University admits about 73% of applicants.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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