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2023 Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
2,012 Degrees Awarded
$37,800 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 15,637 people earned their degree in pharmacy, making the major the 51st most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,091 pharmacy graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in pharmacy. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent pharmacy programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the pharmacy program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate”.

Top 16 Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 16 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 182 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1.According to our most recent data, University of Southern California supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 104 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Washington - Seattle Campus supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 167 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Wazzu also made our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10.According to our most recent data, Washington State University supports 31,159 students, and 83 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 53 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate. UCSD is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Among the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD, 112 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,596. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oregon State University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 82 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Oregon State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,559 of the 32,312 students enrolled at Oregon State University were GI Bill® students, of which 1,000 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,385. In addition to receiving other benefits, 17 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Oregon State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - San Francisco did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 222 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

UCSF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Of the 3,201 students enrolled at UCSF, 44 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,260. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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With a ranking of #7, Roseman University of Health Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Located in Henderson, Nevada, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 210 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

Roseman University of Health Sciences also took the #6 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 1,554 students enrolled at Roseman University of Health Sciences, 25 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,517. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Roseman University of Health Sciences offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Roseman University of Health Sciences]](/colleges/roseman-university-of-health-sciences/student-life/veterans/)

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University of the Pacific
Stockton, California

With a ranking of #8, University of the Pacific did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. University of the Pacific is located in Stockton, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 214 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Of the 6,263 students enrolled at University of the Pacific, 10 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $21,238. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of the Pacific offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of the Pacific]](/colleges/university-of-the-pacific/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Hawaii at Hilo came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. UH Hilo is a small school located in Hilo, Hawaii that handed out 78 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Hilo, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Among the 3,165 students enrolled at UH Hilo, 147 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 75 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,970. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Touro University California
Vallejo, California

With a ranking of #10, Touro University California did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Touro University California is a small school located in Vallejo, California that handed out 77 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

TUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Among the 1,321 students enrolled at TUC, 15 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,293. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full TUC Veteran Student Life Report

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Chapman University
Orange, California

With a ranking of #11, Chapman University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Orange, California, and it awarded 98 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chapman, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 9,761 students enrolled at Chapman were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon

Pacific University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Forest Grove, Oregon. It awarded 92 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Among the 3,808 students enrolled at Pacific University, 155 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 82 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,055. On top of their other funding sources, 45 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Western University of Health Sciences ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Western University of Health Sciences is located in Pomona, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 116 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Western University of Health Sciences not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 46 of the 3,813 students enrolled at Western University of Health Sciences were GI Bill® students, of which 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,467. On top of their other funding sources, 15 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Marshall B Ketchum University
Fullerton, California

Marshall B Ketchum University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. MBKU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

MBKU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 738 students enrolled at MBKU were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,108. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California

Loma Linda University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Loma Linda, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 71 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loma Linda University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 4,468 students enrolled at Loma Linda University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Loma Linda University]](/colleges/loma-linda-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, California

Keck Graduate Institute did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Far Western US Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. KGI is a private not-for-profit institution located in Claremont, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KGI, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Keck Graduate Institute supports 631 students, and 6 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,724. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full KGI Veteran Student Life Report

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