by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Florida 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 787 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 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 Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to take a look at University of Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of Florida
Nova Southeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $101,636.
More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Nova Southeastern University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences has to check out Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Florida A&M University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Tallahassee.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Palm Beach Atlantic is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of West Palm Beach.
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences doctor's degree recipients from Palm Beach Atlantic University get an earnings boost of about $4,469 over the average earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.
More information about a doctorate in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityExplore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 127 | 378 |
| Georgia | 126 | 352 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 417 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 184 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 231 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 489 |
| Alabama | 98 | 282 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 258 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 212 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 154 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 183 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 744 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 27 |
| Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 1,443 |
| Nursing | 890 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 696 |
| Dentistry | 218 |
| Optometry | 132 |
| Public Health | 49 |
| Chiropractic | 48 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 37 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27 |
