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2026 Best Pharmacy Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
3,032 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$100,388 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 147 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy in the United States

Below are the best pharmacy schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Pharmacy

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Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for pharmacy. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 119 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $142,689 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy program will find one at University Of Southern California, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. About 171 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $114,101. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy from University Of Southern California

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 94 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $94,918. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 118 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $140,217 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy from Ohio State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy program will find one at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #5. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 161 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Pharmacy graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $144,009 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. More information about a degree in pharmacy from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #6 position for pharmacy this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Temple University awarded about 138 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $117,770 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. See the full pharmacy program report for Temple University

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University Of California San Diego landed the #7 spot for pharmacy this year. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $117,115 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,101. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of California San Diego

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 16 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $104,460 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Maryland Baltimore came in at #9 for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 93 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $112,788 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full pharmacy program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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University At Buffalo landed the #10 spot for pharmacy this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 115 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $97,835. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy program at University At Buffalo

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Thomas Jefferson University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 41 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $64,243. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. See the full pharmacy program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #12 for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 236 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $80,554 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Florida

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas placed #13 among the best pharmacy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 182 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $115,842 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $19,151 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy program at University Of Kansas

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #14 for pharmacy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 116 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $86,323 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Northeastern University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 145 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Northeastern University earn around $107,385 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy program report for Northeastern University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #16 among the best pharmacy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 78 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of North Texas Health Science Center landed the #17 spot for pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, University Of North Texas Health Science Center is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 85 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $106,679 in their early career. More information about a degree in pharmacy from University Of North Texas Health Science Center

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University Of Kentucky earned the #18 position for pharmacy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 134 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $90,985 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy program at University Of Kentucky

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University Of Colorado Denver landed the #19 spot for pharmacy this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 149 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $89,272 in their early career. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. See the full pharmacy program report for University Of Colorado Denver

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #20 for pharmacy this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 199 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $101,636 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy program report for Nova Southeastern University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 94 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $96,228 in their early career. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University placed #22 among the best pharmacy schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buies Creek. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Campbell University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $77,008 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,065. See the full pharmacy program report for Campbell University

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 321 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences generally make around $88,535. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #24 among the best pharmacy schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham awarded about 11 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of $79,225 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,701. See the full pharmacy program report for Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

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Northeast Ohio Medical University came in at #25 for pharmacy this year. Set in the suburb of Rootstown, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small public institution. There were roughly 82 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University earn around $87,003 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the pharmacy program at Northeast Ohio Medical University

Other Pharmacy Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 147 schools evaluated.

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