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2027 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

24 Colleges in the United States
2,688 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$89,209 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

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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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. 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. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $94,918. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #2. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 143 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. 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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Midwestern University Downers Grove came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Midwestern University Downers Grove is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Downers Grove. About 86 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,040 in their early career. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of 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. About 233 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $71,787 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,046. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Purdue University Main Campus

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Butler University awarded about 75 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $116,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,351. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Butler University

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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 259 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $91,031 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #7 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 181 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $91,467 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Illinois At Chicago

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #8 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. About 74% of students finish within six years. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 354 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $103,717 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science placed #9 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of North Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science awarded about 34 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science generally make around $103,779. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University earned the #10 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 103 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $113,856 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Ferris State University

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Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 44 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Concordia University Wisconsin earn around $101,885 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,172. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Concordia University Wisconsin

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #12 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 68 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $119,267 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,917. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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University Of Toledo came in at #13 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. About 220 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Toledo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $72,951. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Toledo

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University earned the #14 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 43 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $80,404 in their early career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Cedarville University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College placed #15 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. About 11 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,889. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Ivy Tech Community College

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Wayne State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 84 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $102,554 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Wayne State University

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Ohio Northern University landed the #17 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ada. Ohio Northern University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 189 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio Northern University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $75,887 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Ohio Northern University

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Roosevelt University earned the #18 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 46% of students finish within six years. Roosevelt University awarded about 37 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Roosevelt University generally make around $97,844. Typical student debt for the program is $23,879. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Roosevelt University

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Northern Michigan University earned the #19 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Northern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Northern Michigan University

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Medical College Of Wisconsin ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Milwaukee. Medical College Of Wisconsin awarded about 43 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $80,362 in their early career. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Medical College Of Wisconsin

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The University Of Findlay landed the #21 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The University Of Findlay graduates 58% of students within six years. The University Of Findlay awarded about 74 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $84,147 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,759. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for The University Of Findlay

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Manchester College
North Manchester, IN

Manchester College landed the #22 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the town of North Manchester, Manchester College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Manchester College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Manchester College generally make around $112,524. Students borrow a median of $25,833 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Manchester College

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Northeast Ohio Medical University came in at #23 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Rootstown, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small public institution. About 55 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Northeast Ohio Medical University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University earn around $87,003 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Northeast Ohio Medical University

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Chicago State University placed #24 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Chicago State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. Chicago State University awarded about 10 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Chicago State University generally make around $69,635. Chicago State University graduates carry a median of $43,322 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Chicago State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 24 schools evaluated.

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