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2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in Ohio
1,039 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$97,674 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.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,039 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Ohio 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.

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Ohio

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.

Top Ohio Schools in Pharmacy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
191 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
19.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 191 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus receive $5,300 more than the typical pharmacy student.

More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
271 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

Ohio State University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 271 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make around $83,745 for their early career.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$89,868 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to check out University of Toledo. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 214 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career earnings of $89,868.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to look into Ohio Northern University. Located in the fringe town of Ada, ONU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 146 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at ONU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn about $94,652 for their early career.

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 31st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 68 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients generally make about $80,404 at the beginning of their careers.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH

Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #277 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$84,147 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Findlay, Findlay is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 24th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 42 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Findlay in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $84,147.

More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from The University of Findlay

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 437
Illinois 304 663
Indiana 294 387
Wisconsin 273 383

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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 667
Pharmaceutical Sciences 152
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 83
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 45
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 35
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 23
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 19
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 8
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 13,976
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,564
Allied Health Professions 3,528
Health & Medical Administrative Services 3,226
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 2,811
Medicine 1,353
Mental & Social Health Services 1,288
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,176
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 1,156
Public Health 989

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