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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast 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 Southeast region, there were 5,388 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $95,383 and $21,515 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 45 colleges that offered a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region pharmacy students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian College of Pharmacy. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Oakwood, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 55 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Appalachian College of Pharmacy Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Out of the 45 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center landed the #2 spot on the list. UTHSC is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 643 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at UTHSC

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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Xavier University of Louisiana. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 145 degrees to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina

Out of the 45 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Presbyterian College landed the #4 spot on the list. Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Clinton, South Carolina. It awarded 52 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% 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%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at PC

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South University, Savannah
Savannah, Georgia

Out of the 45 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South University, Savannah landed the #5 spot on the list. South University, Savannah is a private for-profit institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 80 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full South University, Savannah Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 243 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Samford Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Winchester, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 159 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shenandoah University

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 110 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at UAMS

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

With a ranking of #9, Campbell University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Campbell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 172 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% 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 more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Campbell

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Wingate, North Carolina, and it awarded 81 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 Wingate University

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South University, Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina

South University, Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. South University, Columbia is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 20 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full South University, Columbia Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 161 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at ULM

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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. MUSC is a small public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 78 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at MUSC

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Sullivan University
Louisville, Kentucky

Sullivan University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Sullivan University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 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 Sullivan University

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

Mercer University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 168 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Mercer University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

With a ranking of #16, Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 Palm Beach Atlantic Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

High Point University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. High Point University is located in High Point, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%.

Full High Point Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 119 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Florida A&M University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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South College
Knoxville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #19, South College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 89 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at South College

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #20, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 259 students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Full Nova Southeastern University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Hampton University

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 263 degrees to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Mississippi

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

Union University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Union University is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Union

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Harding Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 80 ’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 more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Belmont

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