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2027 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

37 Colleges in the United States
4,317 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$92,710 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 37 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 Southeast Region

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

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. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. About 180 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $101,641 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #2. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 238 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,226 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Georgia

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 160 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Samford University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Samford University earn a median of $108,029 early in their careers. Samford University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Samford University

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #4. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 56 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $117,324. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Belmont University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 581 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Florida earn around $86,371 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Florida

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 137 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $110,525 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Auburn University

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University landed the #7 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 109 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Shenandoah University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $120,473 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,005. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Shenandoah University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 166 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $101,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,537 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Kentucky ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. 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 146 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $90,985 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Kentucky

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #10 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 43 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $113,352 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for High Point University

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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center came in at #11 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. There were roughly 231 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center generally make around $89,655. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center graduates carry a median of $25,679 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences placed #12 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 89 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences earn a median of $115,173 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,106. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #13 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 108 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $90,076 in the first couple years of their career. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University came in at #14 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Union University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. Union University graduates 66% of students within six years. Union University awarded about 26 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Union University generally make around $105,478. Typical student debt for the program is $28,605. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Union University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University placed #15 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. Lipscomb University awarded about 40 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Lipscomb University earn around $108,662 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Lipscomb University

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Mercer University earned the #16 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 136 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $107,402 in their early career. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Mercer University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #17 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 573 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $101,636 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Nova Southeastern University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #18 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 176 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $96,228 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Presbyterian College placed #19 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Clinton. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Presbyterian College awarded about 29 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Presbyterian College generally make around $107,609. Students borrow a median of $25,803 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Presbyterian College

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #20 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 106 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Xavier University Of Louisiana landed the #21 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 106 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Xavier University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Xavier University Of Louisiana generally make around $106,695. Typical student debt for the program is $26,777. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Xavier University Of Louisiana

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Medical University Of South Carolina placed #22 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. Medical University Of South Carolina awarded about 68 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Medical University Of South Carolina generally make around $87,597. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Medical University Of South Carolina

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West Virginia University earned the #23 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from West Virginia University earn around $87,210 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for West Virginia University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earned the #24 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Palm Beach. About 55% of students finish within six years. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach awarded about 38 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of $110,574 early in their careers. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates carry a median of $24,787 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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East Tennessee State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Johnson City. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at East Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $96,490 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,301. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at East Tennessee State University

Rest of the Top 37 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences ranking:

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
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Wingate University
Wingate, NC
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South College
Knoxville, TN
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Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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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 · 37 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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