by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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.
In 2021-2022, 19,400 people earned their degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, making the major the 53rd most popular in the United States. In , pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $95,543 and had an average of $124,452 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major” ranking looked at 185 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. That schools that top this list have a program in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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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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The colleges and universities below are the best for pharmacy students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Health Sciences University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. California Health Sciences University is a small school located in Clovis, California that handed out 42 ’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.
Out of the 185 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. This small school is located in Oakwood, Virginia, and it awarded 60 ’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/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Appalachian College of Pharmacy
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 241 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 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/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. Albany College of Pharmacy is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 246 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Albany College of Pharmacy
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a small public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 348 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #7, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 799 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Roseman University of Health Sciences landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. This small school is located in Henderson, Nevada, and it awarded 197 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Roseman University of Health Sciences
West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Los Angeles, California, this small private for-profit school handed out 59 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students 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%. 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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Northeast Ohio Medical University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #10. NEOMED is a small school located in Rootstown, Ohio that handed out 93 ’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.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at NEOMED
Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #11. Xavier University of Louisiana 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/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana
Marshall B Ketchum University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Fullerton, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 55 degrees to qualified ’s pharmacy students 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/Pharmaceutical Sciences at MBKU
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #13. LECOM is a small school located in Erie, Pennsylvania that handed out 278 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
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%. 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.
Full Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Presbyterian College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 52 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students 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%.
South University, Savannah ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. South University, Savannah is a small school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 42 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full South University, Savannah Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Ohio Northern University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. ONU is located in Ada, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 146 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Ohio Northern University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #17, University of California - San Francisco did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 134 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 University of California - San Francisco Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Hilo, Hawaii is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 147 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%.
Manchester University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Manchester University is a small school located in North Manchester, Indiana that handed out 69 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Manchester University
Midwestern University - Downers Grove came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. It awarded 126 ’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.
Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove
Keck Graduate Institute landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 59 degrees to qualified ’s pharmacy 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.
Touro University California came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Touro University California is located in Vallejo, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 87 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% 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%. 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 Touro University California Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Samford University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking. Samford University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 214 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Samford
With a ranking of #24, University of Maryland - Baltimore did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major list. UMB is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 406 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
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. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% 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%.
Medical College of Wisconsin did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 42 ’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 more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Medical College of Wisconsin
Not only did these schools make the top 28 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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