by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pharmacy education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Idaho State University, our #1 best value for pharmacy in Idaho. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,640. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $104,973. Set against $24,640 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.