2027 Best Pharmacy Schools in Iowa

Pharmacy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy students pursuing a degree.

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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

66 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

$56,228 Median Starting Salary

Drake University tops our 2027 ranking of the best pharmacy schools. 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. About 66 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Drake University earn around $56,228 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in pharmacy from Drake University

2

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

92 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

$83,848 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong pharmacy program will find one at University Of Iowa, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Iowa awarded about 92 pharmacy degrees 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. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy program at University Of Iowa

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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.