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2027 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools

39 Colleges in the United States
$22,541 Avg Student Debt
$70,288 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Badge [Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 39 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,775 in student loans. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $74,688 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,775 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $23,761. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $114,226. Set against $23,761 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $96,228. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,838 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,798 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Hilo generally make around $63,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Hawaii At Hilo admits about 61% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University earned it the #5 place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $115,284. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of California Irvine landed the #6 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,026 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $20,538. That is a strong return on a $15,026 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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University Of Louisiana Monroe earned the #7 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,190, with out-of-state students paying around $21,290. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $22,465. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $47,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus earned the #8 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,046 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $57,096. Set against $19,046 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Davis landed the #9 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $13,470. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $40,002. Set against $13,470 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Northern Michigan University placed #10 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.

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University Of Arizona landed the #11 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $106,477 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $19,500. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $118,142. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #13 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $21,813. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $94,918 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #14 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $66,985. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #15 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $106,418. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #16 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,151 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $115,842. That is a strong return on a $19,151 median debt. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $37,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Toledo landed the #18 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $44,466 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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University At Buffalo ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $97,835. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.

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South Dakota State University earned the #20 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $26,000. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $51,260. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants.

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #21 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $24,537. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $101,440. Set against $24,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.

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Mercer University landed the #22 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $107,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mercer University admits about 69% of applicants.

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University Of Connecticut landed the #23 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $27,000. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $91,317 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University placed #24 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,600 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $23,065. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $54,919. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio Northern University earned the #25 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,600. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $49,444. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

Rest of the Top 39 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

These schools also delivered strong value for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year:

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 39 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 39 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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