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2027 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools

40 Colleges in the United States
6,146 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$81,957 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the United States

Below are the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 119 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $74,688 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,775. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at University Of Southern California, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 330 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $114,101. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Southern California

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 267 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $94,918 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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St Louis College Of Pharmacy is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. St Louis College Of Pharmacy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 103 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at St Louis College Of Pharmacy in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from St Louis College Of Pharmacy earn around $111,406 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from St Louis College Of Pharmacy

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #5. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 87 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $115,842. Students borrow a median of $19,151 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Kansas

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Northeastern University earned the #6 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 85 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $96,852. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Northeastern University

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University Of Arizona came in at #7 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 199 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $106,477 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Arizona

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University Of Georgia landed the #8 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 231 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. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Georgia

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University landed the #9 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 87 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. Samford University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Samford University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #10 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 176 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $86,323 in their early career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #11 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. About 141 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn around $115,284 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,250. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus placed #12 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 228 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $57,096 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,046. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #13 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 16 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $66,985 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University At Buffalo earned the #14 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $97,835 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University At Buffalo

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 145 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $37,369 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #16 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 232 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Duquesne University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Duquesne University earn around $109,778 in the first couple years of their career. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Duquesne University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #17 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 166 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $101,440. Typical student debt for the program is $24,537. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Western New England University earned the #18 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. About 64% of students finish within six years. Western New England University awarded about 53 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,008 in their early career. Western New England University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Western New England University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University placed #19 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 79% of students finish within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 223 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $57,889 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Saint Josephs University

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University Of California Irvine landed the #20 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 143 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $20,538 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,026 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Davis placed #21 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 77 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $40,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,470. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of California Davis

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University Of Connecticut ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 79 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $91,317. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Connecticut

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Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 385 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $98,859 in their early career. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Long Island University C W Post Campus

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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center came in at #24 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public university. About 222 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $89,655 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,679. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #25 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 96 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $118,142. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for North Dakota State University Main Campus

Rest of the Top 40 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year:

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 40 schools evaluated.

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