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2023 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

22 Ranked Colleges
2,233 Degrees Awarded
$99,823 Avg Salary
Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 53rd most popular major in the country with 20,393 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $95,543 and had an average of $23,251 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,923 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $88,804 and $22,336 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,233 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,305 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree pharmacy students.

Top 22 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Ohio Medical University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Northeast Ohio Medical University is located in Rootstown, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 70 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeast Ohio Medical University

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Manchester University
North Manchester, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Manchester University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region. Manchester University is located in North Manchester, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 64 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Manchester University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Midwestern University - Downers Grove. The school came in at #3 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region. Downers Grove, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 171 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove

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Out of the 22 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio Northern University landed the #4 spot on the list. Ada, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ohio Northern University

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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Medical College of Wisconsin. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 51 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Medical College of Wisconsin

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Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Chicago State University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 52 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at CSU

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With a ranking of #7, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is located in North Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at RFUMS

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The University of Findlay came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. The University of Findlay is a small school located in Findlay, Ohio that handed out 64 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Findlay Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Butler University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #9. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 98 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Butler University

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Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 77 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Concordia University, Wisconsin

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio

With a ranking of #11, Cedarville University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Cedarville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 45 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Cedarville University

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Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 77 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Roosevelt

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ferris is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 137 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Ferris Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #14. Edwardsville, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 78 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #15 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. UIC is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 214 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at UIC

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University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 115 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Toledo Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

With a ranking of #17, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 118 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Wayne State Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 167 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 159 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at UW - Madison

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Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #20. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 130 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #21. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 87 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #22. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 92 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at U-M

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