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

32 Colleges in the United States
$22,958 Avg Student Debt
$72,678 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Badge [Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 32 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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Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences in the United States. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $142,689. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida one of the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $80,554 early in their careers. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #3 place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $15,775 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $74,688. That is a strong return on a $15,775 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California San Diego came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $117,115 early in their careers. Set against $17,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #5. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $16,481. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $119,313 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #6 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $52,885. Set against $21,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Colorado Denver ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $89,272. Set against $26,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of Georgia came in at #8 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,761 in student loans. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $117,869 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology earned the #9 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $24,755. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $71,549. Set against $24,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Jersey Institute Of Technology admits about 65% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #10 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. 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. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #11 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. 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 $140,217. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #12 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. Set against $25,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #13 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Students from in state pay about $37,010 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus generally make around $79,225. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Johns Hopkins University landed the #14 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $13,426. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology landed the #15 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value this year. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $24,400 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,375 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $35,098. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky placed #16 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $90,985. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo ranked #17 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, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $97,835. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $24,488. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $52,031. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #19 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $25,120. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $144,009 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Mercer University placed #20 among the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Set against $32,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #21 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $104,460 early in their careers. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University earned the #22 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek. Students from in state pay about $41,600 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,065 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $77,008. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #23 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $117,770. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Maryland Baltimore earned the #24 position for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,638, with out-of-state students paying around $44,811. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $21,500. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $112,788 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #25 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $86,323. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

Rest of the Top 32 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences value ranking:

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 32 ranked schools only.

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