2026 Best Pharmacy Schools in Iowa

Pharmacy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for pharmacy students.

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• Best Pharmacy Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Pharmacy in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacy education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Pharmacy

1

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

75 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

$56,228 Median Starting Salary

Drake University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Des Moines. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drake University awarded about 75 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $56,228 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full pharmacy details for Drake University

2

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

109 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

$83,848 Median Starting Salary

University Of Iowa came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 109 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from University Of Iowa earn around $83,848 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy details for University Of Iowa

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.