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2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southwest Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$22,455 Avg Student Debt
$56,374 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Pharmacy Badge [Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.

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2027 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pharmacy Schools

1

The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #1 spot for value among pharmacy schools in the Southwest Region. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Texas At Tyler is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,512, while out-of-state students pay about $24,512. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $20,959. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $55,134. That is a strong return on a $20,959 median debt. The University Of Texas At Tyler admits about 94% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at University Of Houston, which ranked #3. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $100,243. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #4. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Students from in state pay about $8,469 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $118,114. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $19,738. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $106,418. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Arizona came in at #6 for value in pharmacy this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $106,477. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Texas Southern University placed #7 among the best values for pharmacy. Texas Southern University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $8,637 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,473 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $35,330. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $112,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Southern University admits about 97% of applicants.

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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #8 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $103,296. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #9 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $118,683 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.

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University Of The Incarnate Word landed the #10 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,090 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $28,028 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of University Of The Incarnate Word earn a median of $125,298 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of The Incarnate Word admits about 98% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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