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2024 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

145 Colleges in the United States
20,393 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$95,543 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #53 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 145 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 20,393 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools Your choice of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Pharmacy
Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy
Master's Degrees in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of pharmacy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

22 Top Schools in Pharmacy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
350 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 350 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from University of Southern California receive an earnings boost of around $13,494 over the average income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
358 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
42.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - Baltimore is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UMB is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.

There were roughly 358 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn about $94,820 in their early career salary.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
158 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$114,045 Median Starting Salary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a good choice for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 158 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a boost of approximately $18,502 above the average earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
911 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$79,210 Median Starting Salary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.

There were about 911 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients generally earn an average of $79,210 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
643 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
73.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 643 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center earn $5,455 more than the typical pharmacy grad.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$107,040 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Fort Worth, UNT Health Science Center is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 95 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNT Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University of North Texas Health Science Center make $11,497 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
238 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$75,459 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, USciences is a private not-for-profit university with a student population.

There were approximately 238 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USciences in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, pharmacy degree recipients usually earn about $75,459 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
293 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
6.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Erie, LECOM is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 293 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at LECOM in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine get an earnings boost of approximately $4,711 above the typical earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
243 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
23.9% Growth in Graduates

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 243 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career income of $96,320.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
218 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$102,197 Median Starting Salary

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 218 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences major at Temple University get $6,653 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
4.1% Growth in Graduates

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 145 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from The University of Texas at Austin receive an earnings boost of about $14,543 above the typical income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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11
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AZ
137 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded

Midwestern University - Glendale is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Glendale.

There were about 137 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University - Glendale in the most recent year we have data available.

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12
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
614 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$68,337 Median Starting Salary

UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. This university ranks 1st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 614 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients typically earn around $68,337 in the first five years of their career.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
224 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 224 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, pharmacy degree recipients usually make around $60,863 in the first five years of their career.

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14
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$112,154 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 52 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center make $16,611 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
225 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 40th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 225 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of the Pacific earn $24,211 more than the average pharmacy grad.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$109,757 Median Starting Salary

Western University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Pomona.

There were roughly 123 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Western University of Health Sciences earn a boost of about $14,214 over the typical earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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17
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
188 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.1% Growth in Graduates

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 188 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $2,196 more than the standard pharmacy graduate.

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18
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
158 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.3% Growth in Graduates

UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 158 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. After graduating, pharmacy degree recipients typically make around $94,893 in the first five years of their career.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
194 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.0% Growth in Graduates

UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. This university ranks 3rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 194 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University of Georgia earn $12,060 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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20
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
210 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.9% Growth in Graduates

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson.

There were approximately 210 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Roseman University of Health Sciences get $13,482 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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21
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
285 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
0.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 285 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree program at University of Kansas make $16,646 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
27 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
28 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
29 Midwestern University - Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL
22 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR
23 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
24 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
25 University of Mississippi University, MS

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Pharmacy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmacy 15,637
Pharmaceutical Sciences 2,139
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 876
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 503
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 240
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 206
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 175
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 175
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 161
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 152

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629

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