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2023 Best Value Colleges for Pharmacy (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

34 Ranked Colleges
3,834 Degrees Awarded
$13,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

Pharmacy is the 51st most popular major in the country with 15,637 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,834 pharmacy graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 34 colleges that offered a degree in pharmacy. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great pharmacy programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the pharmacy program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Pharmacy (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 287 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UF is $65 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Pharmacy at UF

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Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Chapel Hill is $3,753 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Pharmacy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 128 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,303 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UGA.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at UGA

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 114 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Mississippi is $7,764 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Pharmacy at Ole Miss

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 92 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for USF Tampa is $4,176 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Pharmacy at USF Tampa

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 85 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,014 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend WVU.

Read more about Pharmacy at West Virginia University

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 103 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UofSC is $12,130 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at University of South Carolina - Columbia

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University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. ULM is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

ULM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $9,638 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend ULM.

Read more about Pharmacy at ULM

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Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Marshall University is $5,377 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Pharmacy at Marshall University

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 139 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,593 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UK.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Kentucky Pharmacy Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 94 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $9,483 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend East Tennessee State University.

Full ETSU Pharmacy Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 117 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,507 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend VCU.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 152 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Auburn also made our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for Auburn University is $17,866 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Auburn

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Harding also took the #24 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Harding is $15,856 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Harding

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 100 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,629 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Pharmacy Report

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

With a ranking of #16, Mercer University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Mercer is located in Macon, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 131 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Mercer also took the #15 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Mercer is $16,024 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at Mercer

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wingate is located in Wingate, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Wingate University is $18,721 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Wingate University

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

With a ranking of #18, Samford University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 125 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Samford has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Samford University is $22,241 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Samford Pharmacy Report

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NUS Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 250 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for NUS Florida is $21,326 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Nova Southeastern University Pharmacy Report

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 45 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $15,534 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend William Carey University.

Read full report on Pharmacy at William Carey University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lipscomb is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 49 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Lipscomb also took the #19 spot in our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lipscomb University is $21,459 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at Lipscomb

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Campbell University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and it awarded 97 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Campbell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Campbell University is $21,152 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Campbell

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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Xavier University of Louisiana is a small school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 145 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $17,457 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend XULA.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Pharmacy Report

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South College
Knoxville, Tennessee

South College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 83 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for South College is $15,547 for southeast region pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full South College Pharmacy Report

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Sullivan University
Louisville, Kentucky

Sullivan University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Sullivan University is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 63 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Sullivan University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Pharmacy Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Sullivan University is $22,091 for Southeast Region Pharmacy students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Sullivan University Pharmacy Report

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