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2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the Southeast Region
5,069 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 33 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 5,069 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences annually.

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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
348 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$89,655 Median Starting Salary

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a great option for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.

There were roughly 348 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC 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 $89,655.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
200 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the country 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 #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 200 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 receive $12,947 more than the standard pharmacy graduate.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
694 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

It is 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 fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 694 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. After graduation, pharmacy degree recipients generally earn about $89,013 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
180 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$60,593 Median Starting Salary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 180 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn around $60,593 in the first couple years of their career.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$108,029 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 214 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Samford University get $10,355 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$110,525 Median Starting Salary

Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 157 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Auburn University make $12,851 more than the typical pharmacy student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$90,076 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 129 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career wages of $90,076.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
261 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.

There were approximately 261 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Nova Southeastern University earn $3,962 more than the standard pharmacy grad.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$115,173 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 95 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences get an earnings boost of around $17,499 over the typical income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences majors.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$120,473 Median Starting Salary

Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Winchester. This university ranks 13th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 152 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Shenandoah University earn a boost of approximately $22,799 above the typical income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences colleges 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 3,742
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 580
Pharmaceutical Sciences 524
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 133
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 45
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 22
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 22
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 76,869
Health & Medical Administrative Services 28,125
Allied Health Professions 26,461
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 21,922
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 21,242
Health Sciences & Services 9,795
Public Health 9,492
Medicine 6,920
Dental Support Services 6,884
Mental & Social Health Services 6,498

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