2027 Best Value Pharmacy Master’s Degree Schools
[Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pharmacy education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value pharmacy schools.
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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
Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in pharmacy in the United States. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $15,117. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $142,689. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 15%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Florida earned it the #2 place for pharmacy. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $80,554. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for pharmacy. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $15,775 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $74,688. That is a strong return on a $15,775 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of California San Diego one of the best values for pharmacy. 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. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $117,115. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $16,481. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $65,681. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.
University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,829. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $52,885. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. The acceptance rate is 43%.
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #7 for value in pharmacy this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $89,272. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Georgia ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Set against $23,761 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #9 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $94,918. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $140,217. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned the #11 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,010. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,770. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus generally make around $79,225. That is a strong return on a $24,770 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kentucky placed #12 among the best values for pharmacy. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $90,985. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
University At Buffalo earned the #13 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $97,835. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #14 among the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,120. Pharmacy graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $144,009 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
Mercer University landed the #15 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $107,402. Set against $32,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #16 for value in pharmacy this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $104,460. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Campbell University earned the #17 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,600 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $23,065. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $77,008. Set against $23,065 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Temple University landed the #18 spot for pharmacy value this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,259. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $117,770. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland Baltimore landed the #19 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,638, compared with $44,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $112,788. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $86,323. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Nova Southeastern University earned the #21 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,700. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $101,636 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt. Nova Southeastern University admits about 73% of applicants.
Northeastern University earned the #22 position for value in pharmacy this year. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $107,385. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
University Of Southern California ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $114,101. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.
Long Island University C W Post Campus earned the #24 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,432. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $61,547. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,530 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $27,000. Pharmacy graduates of Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earn a median of $88,535 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 25 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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