2027 Best Value Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pharmacy education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 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
For return on investment in pharmacy, no school beat University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $15,775 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $74,688. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for pharmacy. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $114,226 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,761 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,838, compared with $20,798 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $63,776. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #4. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,000. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $96,228. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of California Irvine one of the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $15,026 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $20,538. Set against $15,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University earned the #6 position for value in pharmacy 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, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $115,284. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Louisiana Monroe landed the #7 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, compared with $21,290 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $22,465. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $47,162. Set against $22,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #8 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $19,046 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $57,096. That is a strong return on a $19,046 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
University Of Arizona placed #9 among the best values for pharmacy. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,861. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $106,477. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #10 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $118,142 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #11 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $94,918 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #12 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $106,418. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
University Of Kansas landed the #13 spot for pharmacy value this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $19,151 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $115,842 early in their careers. Set against $19,151 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #14 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $20,500. Pharmacy graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $58,088 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
University Of Toledo came in at #15 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $52,675. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University At Buffalo ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $22,232. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
South Dakota State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,000. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $51,260. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #18 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,537 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $101,440. Set against $24,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.
Mercer University came in at #19 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,565. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $32,463. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $107,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mercer University admits about 69% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut earned the #20 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $91,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Campbell University landed the #21 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $23,065 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $54,919. Set against $23,065 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Ohio Northern University earned the #22 position for value in pharmacy this year. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $49,444. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Western New England University came in at #23 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,820. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Western New England University generally make around $114,008. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Findlay earned the #24 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,164. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $84,147. Set against $25,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Saint John Fisher College earned the #25 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,190. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,086. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Saint John Fisher College generally make around $103,785. Set against $25,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint John Fisher College admits about 66% of applicants.
Rest of the Top 36 Best Value Pharmacy Schools
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 36 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 36 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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