2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast 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 33 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.
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2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Pharmacy Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best value for a degree in pharmacy in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $17,669. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $86,371. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $101,641. Set against $15,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $21,829. Pharmacy graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. The acceptance rate is 43%.
University Of Georgia came in at #4 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. 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. Set against $23,761 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $96,228. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Marshall University came in at #6 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,162 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $98,967. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Louisiana Monroe placed #7 among the best values for pharmacy. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $22,465 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $47,162. That is a strong return on a $22,465 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
William Carey University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,079. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $46,292. That is a strong return on a $25,079 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
West Virginia University earned the #9 position for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $23,772. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $87,210. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University landed the #10 spot for pharmacy value this year. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,725. Students borrow a median of $26,824 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earn a median of $38,719 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 21%.
East Tennessee State University landed the #11 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,216, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,301 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from East Tennessee State University generally make around $96,490. That is a strong return on a $21,301 median debt. East Tennessee State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Xavier University Of Louisiana earned the #12 position for value in pharmacy this year. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,979. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,777 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Xavier University Of Louisiana generally make around $106,695. That is a strong return on a $26,777 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
University Of Kentucky ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,094. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $90,985 early in their careers. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
South College placed #14 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Knoxville, South College is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,535. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,533 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of South College earn a median of $51,389 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Presbyterian College landed the #15 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,910 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,803. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $107,609. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Wingate University landed the #16 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,576. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $25,556 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Wingate University generally make around $114,947. That is a strong return on a $25,556 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #17 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,688, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,537. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $101,440. Set against $24,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Charleston earned the #18 position for value in pharmacy this year. University Of Charleston is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,617. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $22,646 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Charleston generally make around $103,436. Set against $22,646 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Harding University earned the #19 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,962 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of Harding University earn a median of $53,629 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,715 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #20 for value in pharmacy this year. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. Students from in state pay about $16,720 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $90,076. Set against $23,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.
Auburn University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $22,803. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $110,525. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
Mercer University earned the #22 position 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. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete the pharmacy program here. 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. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Campbell University earned the #23 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $23,065 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $77,265. That is a strong return on a $23,065 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Lipscomb University came in at #24 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $23,529. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $108,662. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Union University landed the #25 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Union University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $28,605. Pharmacy graduates of Union University earn a median of $105,478 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,605 median debt. Union University admits about 60% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 33 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 33 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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