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2027 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

152 Colleges in the United States
17,082 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$90,938 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 152 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

The pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Roseman University Of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Henderson, Roseman University Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university. About 121 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Roseman University Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Roseman University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $108,209 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,448 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Roseman University Of Health Sciences

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University Of Southern California is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 330 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $114,101 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Southern California

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A rank of #3 makes Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center one of the top schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Lubbock. There were roughly 98 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a median of $113,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,889. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Stevens Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #4. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 11 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Stevens Institute Of Technology generally make around $87,055. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Stevens Institute Of Technology

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 168 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $109,852 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #6 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 267 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $94,918 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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George Washington University came in at #7 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for George Washington University

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Johns Hopkins University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Johns Hopkins University

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 124 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $103,296 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #10 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 120 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $118,683. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #11 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 145 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $94,628. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn around $71,549 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,755. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Midwestern University Glendale landed the #13 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 87 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University Glendale in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Midwestern University Glendale generally make around $98,281. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Midwestern University Glendale

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #14 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 143 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $74,688 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $15,775 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of The Pacific came in at #15 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Pacific awarded about 205 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of The Pacific generally make around $113,111. Students borrow a median of $23,514 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of The Pacific

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 180 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $101,641 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #17 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 252 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $119,316 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Suny At Binghamton placed #18 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 71 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $51,766 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Suny At Binghamton

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St Louis College Of Pharmacy earned the #19 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. About 65% of students finish within six years. St Louis College Of Pharmacy awarded about 104 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from St Louis College Of Pharmacy generally make around $111,406. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at St Louis College Of Pharmacy

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Midwestern University Downers Grove landed the #20 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Midwestern University Downers Grove is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Downers Grove. There were roughly 86 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,040 in their early career. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Midwestern University Downers Grove

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University Of Georgia earned the #21 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 238 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $114,226. Typical student debt for the program is $23,761. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Georgia

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #22 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 182 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Kansas earn around $115,842 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,151. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Kansas

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University Of Arizona came in at #23 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 210 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Arizona earn around $106,477 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Arizona

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #24 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 160 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Samford University earn around $108,029 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Samford University

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Creighton University landed the #25 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Creighton University earn around $112,454 in the first couple years of their career. Creighton University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Creighton University

Rest of the Top 50 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education:

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. Browse the parent area of study.

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmacy 11,229
Pharmaceutical Sciences 2,514
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 905
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 902
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 529
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 243
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 179
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 165
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 150
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 130
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 108
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy 28

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 152 schools evaluated.

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