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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Pharmacy

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Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Pharmacy is the 51st most popular major in the country with 14,811 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major” ranking, we looked at 146 colleges that offer a degree in pharmacy. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their pharmacy program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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The pharmacy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major”.

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Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for pharmacy students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Pharmacy

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California Health Sciences University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major. Clovis, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 42 students in 2021-2022.

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

Full California Health Sciences University Pharmacy Report

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Out of the 146 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian College of Pharmacy landed the #1 spot on the list. Appalachian College of Pharmacy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oakwood, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 60 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Appalachian College of Pharmacy

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. This small school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 200 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Pharmacy at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Out of the 146 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 167 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Pharmacy at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Roseman University of Health Sciences. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. Located in Henderson, Nevada, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 197 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Roseman University of Health Sciences

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West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a small school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 59 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.1% 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Pharmacy at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 669 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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 MCPHS University

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Northeast Ohio Medical University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small school located in Rootstown, Ohio that handed out 88 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Pharmacy at Northeast Ohio Medical University

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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. XULA is a small school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 144 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 Xavier University of Louisiana

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Marshall B Ketchum University
Fullerton, California

With a ranking of #10, Marshall B Ketchum University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. Marshall B Ketchum University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 55 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Marshall B Ketchum University Pharmacy Report

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. LECOM is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Erie, Pennsylvania. It awarded 278 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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%.

Full LECOM Pharmacy Report

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Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina

Presbyterian College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. PC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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%.

Read more about Pharmacy at Presbyterian College

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South University, Savannah came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Located in Savannah, Georgia, this small private for-profit school awarded 42 degrees to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at South University, Savannah

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University of California - San Francisco ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. University of California - San Francisco is a small public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 120 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full University of California - San Francisco Pharmacy Report

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With a ranking of #15, University of Hawaii at Hilo did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. This small school is located in Hilo, Hawaii, and it awarded 145 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Pharmacy at University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Manchester University
North Manchester, Indiana

Manchester University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #16. Manchester University is located in North Manchester, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 69 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 Manchester University

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Midwestern University - Downers Grove landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Downers Grove, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 126 students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Pharmacy at Midwestern University - Downers Grove

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Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, California

Keck Graduate Institute landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Claremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 59 students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full KGI Pharmacy Report

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Ohio Northern University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Ohio Northern University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ada, Ohio. It awarded 127 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Ohio Northern University Pharmacy Report

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Touro University California
Vallejo, California

Touro University California came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. TUC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Vallejo, California. It awarded 87 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Touro University California Pharmacy Report

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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Medical College of Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 42 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

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

Read full report on Pharmacy at Medical College of Wisconsin

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

With a ranking of #23, Shenandoah University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. This small school is located in Winchester, Virginia, and it awarded 152 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Shenandoah University Pharmacy Report

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Midwestern University - Glendale landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. This small school is located in Glendale, Arizona, and it awarded 146 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.

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

Read full report on Pharmacy at Midwestern University - Glendale

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With a ranking of #25, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 91 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Pharmacy at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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