2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools

[Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 114 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for pharmacy students.
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2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pharmacy Schools
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for pharmacy in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $17,669. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $86,371. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $101,641 early in their careers. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at Ferris State University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $113,856. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $20,115. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $91,467. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #5. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $15,775 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $74,688 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California San Diego earned the #6 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $17,101. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $113,226. Set against $17,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #7 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $109,852. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. The acceptance rate is 43%.
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #9 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $19,819. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $48,335. Set against $19,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #10 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,582. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $89,272 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Georgia ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $114,226. Set against $23,761 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Idaho State University came in at #12 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $104,973 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.
The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #13 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,512, while out-of-state students pay about $24,512. Students borrow a median of $20,959 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $55,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Tyler admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #14 for value in pharmacy this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $13,371, compared with $32,271 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $60,324. That is a strong return on a $23,741 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #15 among the best values for pharmacy. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $96,228. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Wayne State University earned the #16 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,689. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $102,554. Set against $26,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Irvine earned the #17 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,752 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $15,026. Pharmacy graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $20,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Purdue University Main Campus placed #18 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $19,046. Pharmacy graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $71,787 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Washington State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $117,376. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Houston earned the #20 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,255. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $100,243. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo placed #21 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,838, while out-of-state students pay about $20,798. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Hawaii At Hilo earn a median of $66,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #22 spot for pharmacy value this year. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, with out-of-state students paying around $8,499. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $118,114 early in their careers. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Marshall University placed #23 among the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, compared with $20,342 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $98,967. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Wyoming landed the #24 spot for pharmacy value this year. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. Students borrow a median of $20,283 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $49,890 early in their careers. Set against $20,283 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #25 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $94,628. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 114 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 114 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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