2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 20,393 people earned their degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, making the major the 53rd most popular in the United States. 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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 3,523 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $93,659 and $26,461 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s”.
Top 13 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 33 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Maryland - Baltimore is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 198 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, UMB has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 7,137 students enrolled at UMB were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,600. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default 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.
Full UMB Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 masters’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at Pitt, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pitt offers credit for military training for eligible 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 undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Drexel University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel University, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Drexel University]](/colleges/drexel-university/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Duquesne University landed the #5 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
Duquesne did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Duquesne supports 8,830 students, and 219 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 127 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,403. During this same period, 43 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Temple University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 76 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple University, 830 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,479. During this same period, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Temple University Veteran Student Life Report
University at Buffalo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 22 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 32,347 students enrolled at University at Buffalo, 382 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 195 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,050. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Montclair State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 4 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, Montclair State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 21,005 students enrolled at Montclair State University, 337 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,727. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 Montclair State University Veteran Student Life Report
Rowan University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking. Rowan is a fairly large school located in Glassboro, New Jersey that handed out 18 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
Rowan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Rowan supports 19,678 students, and 423 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 221 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,069. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Rowan University Veteran Student Life Report
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Teaneck, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s pharmacy degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, FDU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 48 of the 7,479 students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 32 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,737. On top of their other funding sources, 14 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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St John’s University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking. St John’s University - New York is located in Queens, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 masters’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at STJ, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 20,143 students enrolled at St John’s University - New York, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,047. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
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LIU Post did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Brookville, New York, and it awarded 34 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, LIU Post has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, LIU Post supports 15,066 students, and 53 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 48 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,023. On top of their other funding sources, 15 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. LIU Post does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
[Read full report on veteran student life at LIU Post]](/colleges/long-island-university-c-w-post-campus/student-life/veterans/)
University of the Sciences landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Pharmacy for a Master’s ranking. University of the Sciences is a small school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 17 masters’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.
USciences not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 2,375 students enrolled at University of the Sciences, 31 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,903. During this same period, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of the Sciences]](/colleges/university-of-the-sciences/student-life/veterans/)
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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