by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Temple University the top school for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings in Pennsylvania. Temple University is a public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates from Temple University make a median of around $138,308 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences will find them at Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Erie, Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine typically earn about $139,597 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Saint Josephs University one of the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of about $121,914 a year early in their careers.
Duquesne University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne 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 $134,511.
Strong graduate earnings at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #5 place for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $85,838 annually.
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students who complete the pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $136,216.
Wilkes University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates from Wilkes University make a median of around $132,964 per year.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 for pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. After graduating, pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus typically earn about $140,129 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 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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