2023 Most Focused Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is the 53rd most popular major in the country with 19,400 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. 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.
Across the Southeast region, there were 5,069 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $95,383 and $147,539 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 45 colleges that offered a degree 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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Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region”.
Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region
Out of the 45 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian College of Pharmacy landed the #1 spot on the list. Appalachian College of Pharmacy is a small school located in Oakwood, Virginia that handed out 60 ’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.
Full Appalachian College of Pharmacy Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region. This small school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 348 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Xavier University of Louisiana. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. XULA is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 144 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full XULA Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Presbyterian College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region. 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%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South University, Savannah. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region. South University, Savannah is a small private for-profit school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 42 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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%.
Full South University, Savannah Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Samford University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 214 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Samford Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Shenandoah University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Winchester, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 152 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shenandoah University
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a small public school situated in Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 95 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Campbell University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 137 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Campbell University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #10, Wingate University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Wingate University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wingate, North Carolina. It awarded 80 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Wingate Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
South University, Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. South University, Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9 ’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.
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, Columbia Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. ULM is a medium-sized school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 158 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Medical University of South Carolina came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 73 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Medical University of South Carolina Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #14, Sullivan University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 49 students in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sullivan University
Mercer University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mercer University is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 153 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Palm Beach, Florida. It awarded 56 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Palm Beach Atlantic University
High Point University ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in High Point, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified ’s pharmacy students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full High Point University Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 141 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
With a ranking of #19, South College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. South College is a medium-sized school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 98 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 South College
Nova Southeastern University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 261 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full NUS Florida Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
With a ranking of #21, Hampton University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s pharmacy degrees to 29 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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 Hampton
University of Mississippi came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 231 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of Mississippi Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
Union University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Union University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Tennessee. It awarded 49 ’s pharmacy degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Read full report on Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Union
Harding University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Belmont University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Pharmacy Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 79 ’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%.
Full Belmont Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Report
