by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 857 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 good 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 schools 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 the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to check out Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Located in the large city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to take a look at Northeastern University. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Northeastern University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences needs to take a look at University of Connecticut. Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.
Doctorate students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make an average of $91,317 in their early career salary.
More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Connecticut
University of Rhode Island is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Rhode Island
UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Biddeford.
Doctorate graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn around $93,917 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of New England
USJ is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Saint Joseph
Husson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Bangor.
After graduation, pharmacy doctorate recipients generally make an average of $95,739 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Husson UniversityExplore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 153 | 703 |
| Connecticut | 93 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 121 |
| Maine | 46 | 82 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 834 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 9 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 8 |
| Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics | 4 |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 1,471 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,229 |
| Nursing | 665 |
| Dentistry | 577 |
| Optometry | 192 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 65 |
| Public Health | 43 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 39 |
| Chiropractic | 33 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 |
