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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

18 Ranked Colleges
2,088 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Pharmacy is the 48th most popular major in the country with 15,416 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,293 pharmacy graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,088 pharmacy graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in pharmacy. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent pharmacy programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the pharmacy program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 79 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #2 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 128 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school handed out 144 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ferris is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 130 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Ferris not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris are $7,908.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 129 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, and it awarded 84 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SIUE, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUE are $9,300, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UIC is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 164 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school handed out 98 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#18 in overall quality

Manchester University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in North Manchester, Indiana, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Manchester University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Manchester University Pharmacy Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Ohio Northern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Ada, Ohio, and it awarded 150 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

ONU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio Northern University are $30,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

Cedarville University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Cedarville is located in Cedarville, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Cedarville also took the #12 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cedarville University are $9,065, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 84 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Pharmacy at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#13

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

University of Toledo ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Toledo is located in Toledo, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 105 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

University of Toledo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

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#14

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Chicago State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. CSU is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 59 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, CSU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $15,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CSU Pharmacy Report

#15

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 70 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Wisconsin also made our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
#19 in overall quality

The University of Findlay ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Findlay, Ohio. It awarded 44 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Findlay, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Findlay are $17,407, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Findlay Pharmacy Report

#17

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#20 in overall quality

Roosevelt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt also made our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605.

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#18

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
#10 in overall quality

Butler University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Butler is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 98 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Butler also took the #10 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Butler University are $13,716, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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