by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 41 master's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The pharmacy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality pharmacy program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's difficult to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Kansas
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Iowa
Creighton University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Creighton University
UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Nebraska Medical Center
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Saint Louis University
Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 174 | 9 |
| Iowa | 154 | 5 |
| Kansas | 149 | 15 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 12 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 0 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 7,288 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,090 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,651 |
| Public Health | 1,172 |
| Allied Health Professions | 945 |
| Communication Sciences | 733 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 675 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 650 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 279 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 234 |
