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2027 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges in the United States
1,276 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$89,507 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 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 Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 223 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $88,125 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Saint Josephs University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 208 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data 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. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at Temple University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 192 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $111,896 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Temple University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. 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. Duquesne University awarded about 232 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Duquesne University earn around $109,778 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,297. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Duquesne University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Thomas Jefferson University earn around $64,243 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University came in at #6 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wilkes University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $98,089 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,601. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Wilkes University

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Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine awarded about 242 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $108,351 in their early career. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #8 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine awarded about 56 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $103,659 in their early career. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology placed #9 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earn around $35,098 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,375. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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