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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

30 Colleges in the United States
5,988 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$97,527 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 199 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

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 147 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $142,689 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Southern California came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 294 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Southern California earn around $114,101 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Southern California

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #3. 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 21 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $74,688 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,775. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 201 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $94,918 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #5 makes New Jersey Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public university. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $71,549 in their early career. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #6 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 260 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $140,217 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #7 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 43 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $119,313 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #8 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 208 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $144,009 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 203 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Temple University earn around $117,770 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Temple University

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University Of California San Diego ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 100 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $117,115 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,101. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of California San Diego

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #11 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. About 74% of students finish within six years. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 143 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $104,460 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Maryland Baltimore earned the #12 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 297 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore generally make around $112,788. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Maryland Baltimore

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 17 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn around $66,985 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University At Buffalo placed #14 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 139 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University At Buffalo earn around $97,835 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University At Buffalo

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University placed #15 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 37 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Rowan University

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Thomas Jefferson University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Thomas Jefferson University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #17 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 564 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $80,554 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Florida

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas placed #18 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 197 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees 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. Students borrow a median of $19,151 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Kansas

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University Of Georgia landed the #19 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 80 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Georgia earn around $117,869 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Georgia

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Northeastern University Global Network came in at #20 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 850 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Northeastern University Global Network earn a median of $107,385 early in their careers. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern University Global Network

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #21 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. About 130 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $86,323 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Northeastern University placed #22 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 174 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Northeastern University earn around $107,385 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Northeastern University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #23 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 109 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of North Texas Health Science Center came in at #24 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, University Of North Texas Health Science Center is a mid-sized public institution. About 102 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas Health Science Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $106,679 in their early career. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of North Texas Health Science Center

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University Of Kentucky landed the #25 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of Kentucky awarded about 144 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $90,985. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Kentucky

Rest of the Top 33 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), 2026 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 · 199 schools evaluated.

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