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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Far Western US Region

18 Ranked Colleges
1,960 Degrees Awarded
$32,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Far Western US Region” 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 Far Western US region, there were 2,529 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $98,094 and $155,326 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,960 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Far Western US Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western University of Health Sciences landed the #1 spot on the list. Western University of Health Sciences is located in Pomona, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 141 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Western University of Health Sciences also took the #4 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western University of Health Sciences are $23,596.

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#2

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Francisco landed the #2 spot on the list. UCSF is a public institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 126 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, UCSF has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSF are $28,092, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - San Francisco Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Roseman University of Health Sciences landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Henderson, Nevada, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 206 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, Roseman University of Health Sciences has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Roseman University of Health Sciences are $28,359.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 120 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loma Linda University landed the #5 spot on the list. Loma Linda University is a small school located in Loma Linda, California that handed out 58 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

Loma Linda University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loma Linda University are $30,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#13 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 164 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Touro University California

Vallejo, California
#8 in overall quality

Touro University California landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. TUC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Vallejo, California. It awarded 95 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

TUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Touro University California are $31,020.

Full Touro University California Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 55 students in 2019-2020.

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies are $30,008, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 90 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Hawaii at Hilo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UH Hilo is a small school located in Hilo, Hawaii that handed out 73 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, UH Hilo has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Hilo are $27,062, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon

With a ranking of #12, Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 100 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific University are $35,325.

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#15 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UC Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Chapman University

Orange, California
#10 in overall quality

Chapman University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Chapman is located in Orange, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, Chapman has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chapman are $35,105, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Marshall B Ketchum University

Fullerton, California
#16 in overall quality

Marshall B Ketchum University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

MBKU also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US 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 Marshall B Ketchum University are $37,646.

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#16

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, California
#17 in overall quality

Keck Graduate Institute ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. KGI is located in Claremont, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 77 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, KGI has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KGI are $39,390, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

University of Southern California landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 209 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#5 in overall quality

University of the Pacific did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Pharmacy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. This medium-sized school is located in Stockton, California, and it awarded 210 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree pharmacy students list, Pacific has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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