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2025 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

125 Colleges in the United States
19,400 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$97,674 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #53 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 125 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 19,400 degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools Your choice of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Pharmacy
Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy
Master's Degrees in Pharmacy
Doctor's Degrees in Pharmacy

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of pharmacy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Pharmacy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
330 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$106,859 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 330 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from University of Southern California receive $9,185 more than the typical pharmacy student.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$108,209 Median Starting Salary

Roseman University of Health Sciences is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Roseman University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson.

There were approximately 197 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Roseman University of Health Sciences earn $10,535 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
406 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
11.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - Baltimore is a great decision for students interested in a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. UMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Baltimore.

There were about 406 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn an average of $91,387 for their early career.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
799 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$95,859 Median Starting Salary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.

There were approximately 799 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make an average of $95,859 for their early career.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$113,483 Median Starting Salary

TTUHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Lubbock.

There were approximately 149 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who get their degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center make $15,809 more than the typical pharmacy graduate.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$93,424 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 249 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the pharmacy program make about $93,424 for their early career.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$94,918 Median Starting Salary

UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 192 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career earnings of $94,918.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
6.5% Growth in Graduates

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 169 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $2,846 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$109,896 Median Starting Salary

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 8th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 197 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Temple University get an earnings boost of approximately $12,222 above the typical income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
348 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$89,655 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 348 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the pharmacy program earn about $89,655 for their early career.

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11
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
200 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. This university ranks 3rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 200 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree program at University of Georgia make $12,947 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
206 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$113,111 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 206 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences major at University of the Pacific earn $15,437 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
694 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 694 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career income of $89,013.

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14
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were roughly 135 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career earnings of $74,688.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$94,628 Median Starting Salary

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 176 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $94,628.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
276 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$115,842 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 276 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University of Kansas get $18,168 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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17
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
202 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$91,467 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 202 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career wages of $91,467.

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18
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$83,848 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 110 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program state that they receive average early career wages of $83,848.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$91,317 Median Starting Salary

UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were approximately 151 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, pharmacy degree recipients generally earn about $91,317 in the first five years of their career.

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20
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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA

Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.

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21
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
234 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 234 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick earn $3,075 above the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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22
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
223 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$83,000 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 223 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the pharmacy program report average early career income of $83,000.

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23
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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$101,385 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

Degree recipients from the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Saint Joseph's University make $3,712 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 12th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 176 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from Duquesne University get an earnings boost of approximately $12,104 above the typical earnings of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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25
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 58 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree recipients from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center get an earnings boost of approximately $15,703 above the average income of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates.

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Rest of the Top Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Creighton University Omaha, NE
27 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
29 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
30 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
31 Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX
32 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
33 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
34 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
35 Samford University Birmingham, AL
36 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
37 Auburn University Auburn, AL
38 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
39 Binghamton University Vestal, NY
40 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
41 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Pharmacy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Pharmacy 14,811
Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,798
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 911
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 542
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 266
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 250
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 216
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 199
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 187
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 138

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 319,502
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Public Health 41,651
Health Sciences & Services 36,762
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 30,594
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331
Medicine 29,089

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