by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 239 master's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The pharmacy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality pharmacy program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 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 master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Southern California
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $119,313.
More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences needs to check out University of California - San Diego. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.
Master's students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn an average of $117,115 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of California - San DiegoExplore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 160 |
| Washington | 183 | 41 |
| Oregon | 158 | 7 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 3,829 |
| Public Health | 2,663 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,515 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,178 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1,130 |
| Communication Sciences | 1,100 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,017 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 420 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 314 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 229 |