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2024 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

37 Colleges in the Southeast Region
5,388 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$95,383 Avg Early-Career Salary
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #53 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 37 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,388 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region The pharmacy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Pharmacy
Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy
Master's Degrees in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pharmacy degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Pharmacy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
643 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
73.3% Growth in Graduates

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a good decision for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.

There were roughly 643 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center receive $5,615 more than the typical pharmacy student.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
614 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$68,337 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 614 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn an average of $68,337 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
194 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 194 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Georgia make $12,220 more than the average pharmacy graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$116,104 Median Starting Salary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 110 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make $20,721 more than the typical pharmacy graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
263 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
8.7% Growth in Graduates

Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 263 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Mississippi make $28,492 more than the average pharmacy graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$81,770 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 78 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, pharmacy degree recipients typically make around $81,770 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
183 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.3% Growth in Graduates

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 183 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients usually make about $67,961 in their early careers.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 159 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Auburn University get an earnings boost of approximately $13,947 over the average earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
243 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
16.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 243 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Samford University make $14,159 more than the average pharmacy student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$101,582 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 131 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University earn $6,199 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 420
Florida 282 993
North Carolina 279 507
Virginia 274 382
Tennessee 269 989
South Carolina 248 329
Kentucky 244 222
Louisiana 242 306
Mississippi 234 310
Arkansas 234 156
Alabama 233 402
West Virginia 207 184

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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Pharmacy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmacy 3,834
Pharmaceutical Sciences 872
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 498
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 102
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 52
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 13
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 12
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 5

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 77,470
Health & Medical Administrative Services 28,266
Allied Health Professions 26,607
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 22,141
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 20,908
Public Health 9,543
Health Sciences & Services 9,114
Medicine 6,910
Dental Support Services 6,847
Mental & Social Health Services 6,611

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