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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

18 Ranked Colleges
2,187 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 19,436 people earned their degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, making the major the 52nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $103,354 and had an average of $116,700 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,760 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $102,976 and $115,156 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,187 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 96 students in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 142 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 164 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 130 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Ferris also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris State University are $7,908.

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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 149 students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

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#15 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, and it awarded 84 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUE not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are $9,300.

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#4 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 179 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036.

Full UIC Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 100 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wayne State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wayne State University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

#9

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#18 in overall quality

Manchester University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Manchester University is a small school located in North Manchester, Indiana that handed out 63 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Manchester University also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Ohio Northern University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ada, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 150 students in 2019-2020.

ONU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio Northern University are $30,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio

Cedarville University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Cedarville, Ohio, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Cedarville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cedarville are $9,065.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Toledo, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 113 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Toledo has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

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#14

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Chicago State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Chicago State University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 59 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

CSU also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $15,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Concordia University, Wisconsin is located in Mequon, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 70 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Wisconsin, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Concordia University, Wisconsin Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

#16

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
#19 in overall quality

The University of Findlay did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. The University of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution located in Findlay, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Findlay also took the #19 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Findlay are $17,407, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Findlay Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

#17

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 52 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Roosevelt has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
#10 in overall quality

Butler University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Butler University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 98 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Butler has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Butler University are $13,716, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Butler University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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