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2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 $30-$48k” 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 128 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. 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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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 79 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 144 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $30-$48k list, Purdue has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 129 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Pharmacy at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 84 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUE not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 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 SIUE are $9,300.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Illinois at Chicago is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 164 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took 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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#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Ferris State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 130 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Ferris also took the #16 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris are $7,908, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Wayne State University is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 98 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also took the #17 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wayne State University Pharmacy Report

#6 in overall quality

Ohio Northern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ohio Northern University is located in Ada, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 150 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ONU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ONU are $30,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ONU Pharmacy Report

#10

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Manchester University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Manchester University is a small school located in North Manchester, Indiana that handed out 63 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $30-$48k list, Manchester University has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Manchester University Pharmacy Report

#11

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois
#21 in overall quality

Chicago State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 59 students in 2019-2020.

CSU also took the #21 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 CSU are $15,056.

Full Chicago State University Pharmacy Report

#8 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 84 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Pharmacy at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#13

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

University of Toledo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 105 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also took the #9 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

Cedarville University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Cedarville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 47 students in 2019-2020.

Cedarville also made our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cedarville University are $9,065.

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#15

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized school located in Mequon, Wisconsin that handed out 70 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Wisconsin, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. 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

With a ranking of #16, The University of Findlay did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Findlay not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 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 Findlay are $17,407.

Read full report on Pharmacy at The University of Findlay

#17

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#20 in overall quality

Roosevelt University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Roosevelt is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 52 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt also took the #20 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 Roosevelt University are $21,605.

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#18

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
#10 in overall quality

Butler University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Butler is a medium-sized school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 98 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $30-$48k list, Butler has also earned the #10 rank 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 Butler University are $13,716.

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  • 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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