by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 944 doctor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The pharmacy doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Temple University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University
Duquesne University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Duquesne University
Saint Joseph's University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Saint Joseph’s University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Thomas Jefferson University
Wilkes is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wilkes-Barre.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Wilkes University
Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 174 | 980 |
| Maryland | 119 | 232 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 272 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 97 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 927 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 8 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 8 |
| Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 2,242 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,418 |
| Nursing | 634 |
| Dentistry | 528 |
| Optometry | 157 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Other Health Professions | 40 |
| Public Health | 39 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 17 |