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2024 Best Pharmacy Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,371 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 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Pharmacy Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,371 degrees in pharmacy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy School

Best Pharmacy Schools in the Plains States Region 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.

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Associate Degrees in Pharmacy
Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy

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 the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy in the Plains States Region

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.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Pharmacy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
164 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in pharmacy. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 164 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

2
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
263 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 263 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from University of Kansas

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE
52 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy. Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 52 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from University of Nebraska Medical Center

4
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
125 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 125 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
126 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #105 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.

There were about 126 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from Creighton University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SD
72 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 72 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
85 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 85 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from North Dakota State University - Main Campus

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
145 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 145 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from University of Missouri - Kansas City

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO

Located in the city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 28th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 4 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pharmacy from Ozarks Technical Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Butler CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of El Dorado. This college ranks 17th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 3 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Butler CC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Pharmacy Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacy colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 164
Missouri 693 387
Iowa 648 206
Kansas 599 266
Nebraska 500 178
North Dakota 416 85
South Dakota 381 72

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One of 11 majors within the Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences area of study, Pharmacy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Pharmacy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pharmaceutical Sciences 183
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 102
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 32
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 6
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy 3
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 2

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