by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Southern California the top school for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings in the Far Western Region. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Early-career pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates from University Of Southern California make a median of around $163,203 per year.
University Of The Pacific produces some of the highest-paid graduates in pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of The Pacific typically earn about $173,847 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Western University Of Health Sciences earned it the #3 place for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the suburb of Pomona, Western University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Western University Of Health Sciences typically earn about $158,653 annually.
Touro University California produces some of the highest-paid graduates in pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Vallejo, Touro University California is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $173,463.
A rank of #5 makes Washington State University one of the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Washington State University typically earn about $144,700 annually.
Oregon State University came in at #6 for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $153,136.
California Health Sciences University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the suburb of Clovis, California Health Sciences University is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $120,970.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Early-career pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $140,839 per year.
Loma Linda University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $158,018.
University Of California San Diego earned the #10 position for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of California San Diego typically earn about $117,115 annually.
Keck Graduate Institute earned the #11 position for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Keck Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Keck Graduate Institute earn a median of about $102,801 a year early in their careers.
University Of California San Francisco placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of California San Francisco is a public institution. Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of California San Francisco earn a median of about $182,547 a year early in their careers.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a public school located in the town of Hilo. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $141,981.
Southern California College Of Optometry earned the #14 position for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Southern California College Of Optometry is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates from Southern California College Of Optometry make a median of around $81,300 per year.
Chapman University earned the #15 position for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Chapman University typically earn about $78,465 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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