2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.
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2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pharmacy Schools
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Students from in state pay about $37,010 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,770 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $88,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
University At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $22,232. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $97,835. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny At Binghamton earned it the #3 place for pharmacy. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,567, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $51,766 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,691 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at Dyouville College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Buffalo, Dyouville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,940 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,232 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Dyouville College earn a median of $92,700 early in their careers. Set against $30,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore, which ranked #5. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Princess Anne. In-state tuition and fees average $9,076, while out-of-state students pay about $20,122. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,996. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $39,742 early in their careers. Set against $26,996 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore admits about 96% of applicants.
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland placed #6 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,360. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland generally make around $105,204. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland admits about 82% of applicants.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,120. Pharmacy graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $119,316 early in their careers. Set against $25,120 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,468. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,701. Pharmacy graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $88,534 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Wilkes University earned the #9 position for value in pharmacy this year. Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Students from in state pay about $43,496 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,601 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Wilkes University generally make around $98,089. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Temple University came in at #10 for value in pharmacy this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $111,896. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Thomas Jefferson University landed the #11 spot for pharmacy value this year. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $32,256. Pharmacy graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Saint John Fisher College earned the #12 position for value in pharmacy this year. Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. Students from in state pay about $41,190 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,086 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Saint John Fisher College earn a median of $103,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Saint Josephs University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,260. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $88,125 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Touro College landed the #14 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of Touro College earn a median of $90,732 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,285 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany. Students from in state pay about $41,125 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $71,649. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 53%.
St Johns University New York came in at #16 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,529. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of $112,249 early in their careers. Set against $25,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #17 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $86,323 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #18 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $98,859. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.
Duquesne University earned the #19 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $109,778. That is a strong return on a $26,297 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Howard University came in at #20 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,498. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $79,588. That is a strong return on a $25,498 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
