2024 Best Pharmacy Schools in Illinois
6
Colleges in Illinois
632
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
Pharmacy is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #51 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Pharmacy Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 632 degrees in pharmacy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Pharmacy School
Your choice of pharmacy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Pharmacy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Pharmacy Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Pharmacy in Illinois
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Illinois Schools in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
197
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 197 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in pharmacy from University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
171
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in pharmacy has to take a look at Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Downers Grove.
There were approximately 171 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University - Downers Grove in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in pharmacy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IL
57
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy. Located in the suburb of North Chicago, RFUMS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were about 57 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at RFUMS in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in pharmacy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
78
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy. SIUE is a large public university located in the large suburb of Edwardsville. A Best Colleges rank of #703 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SIUE is a great university overall.
There were about 78 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at SIUE in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in pharmacy from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IL
52
Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Chicago, CSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 78th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 52 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in pharmacy from Chicago State University
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