2024 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Ranked #4 in popularity, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 703 doctor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in Massachusetts

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Pharmacy

1

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, MA

529 Annual Graduates

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

2

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

109 Annual Graduates

Northeastern University is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern University

3

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA

3 Annual Graduates

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UMass Lowell is a large public university located in the large suburb of Lowell.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	93	160
Rhode Island	78	121
Maine	46	82

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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Related Rankings by Major

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Pharmacy Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Pharmacy	689
Pharmaceutical Sciences	8
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design	2
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry	2
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics	2

Majors Similar to Pharmacy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Medicine	692
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	582
Dentistry	473
Nursing	285
Optometry	190
Allied Health Professions	33
Public Health	33
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences	19
Mental & Social Health Services	14
Communication Sciences	10

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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