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2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
81 Master's Degrees
$108,329 Avg Early-Career Salary
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #90 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 81 master's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2021-2022 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their master's degree.

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The pharmacy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Pharmacy

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Master's recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Temple University earn $9,441 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University

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18 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Duquesne University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Duquesne University

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Thomas Jefferson University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Thomas Jefferson University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
1 Annual Graduates

Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Drexel University

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 261 68
Maryland 193 198
New Jersey 188 69
District of Columbia 154 0

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Pharmacy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 55
Pharmaceutical Sciences 23
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 1
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 2,078
Allied Health Professions 1,438
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 961
Public Health 789
Health & Medical Administrative Services 604
Communication Sciences 549
Mental & Social Health Services 378
Health/Medical Prep Programs 192
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 128
Other Health Professions 110

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