by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for pharmacy students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Husson University earned the #1 spot for value among pharmacy schools in Maine. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $27,735 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $95,739. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of New England one of the best values for pharmacy. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,838 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $93,917. That is a strong return on a $26,838 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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