by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 367 doctor's degrees in pharmacy to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of pharmacy for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for pharmacy students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in pharmacy.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University
Shenandoah University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University
Hampton University is a great decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy from Hampton University
Explore all the Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 748 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 404 |
| Georgia | 190 | 339 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 159 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 485 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 226 |
| Alabama | 139 | 277 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 252 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 202 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 151 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 173 |
One of 11 majors within the Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences area of study, Pharmacy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 11 |
