2026 Best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 199 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Southern California earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Maryland Baltimore came in at #2 on this year's Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Students from in state pay about $13,638 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,811. University Of Maryland Baltimore Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore
Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences came in at #3 on this year's Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Albany, NY. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,125. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. More on Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Out of the 199 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of The Pacific landed the #4 spot. Set in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of The Pacific posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $57,080 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,514 in student loans. More on University Of The Pacific
Out of the 199 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Western University Of Health Sciences landed the #5 spot. Set in Pomona, CA, Western University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Western University Of Health Sciences profile
University Of Nebraska Medical Center did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,973, with out-of-state students paying around $39,962. Graduates carry a median of $20,905 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Medical Center
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
Northeastern University Global Network landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $50,688. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. Read the full report on Northeastern University Global Network
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,214, compared with $22,514 for out-of-state students. Typical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences student debt is $24,889. More on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Tufts University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $17,074. Get the full Tufts University report
Pacific University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,374. Graduates carry a median of $26,170 in student loans. Read the full report on Pacific University
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Temple University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Temple University Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $26,259 in debt. Read the full report on Temple University
Duquesne University placed #15 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Duquesne University Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $26,297 in debt. Read more about Duquesne University
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Boston, MA, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,530. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $27,000. Get the full Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences report
Creighton University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Creighton University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,856. Graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Read more about Creighton University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #18 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #20 in this year's ranking. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a public school based in Little Rock, AR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,086, while out-of-state students pay about $14,714. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $23,106. More on University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Mississippi Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $21,000. More on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University Of Kansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Students borrow a median of $19,151 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
University Of Georgia placed #23 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. University Of Georgia Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $23,761 in debt. See the full University Of Georgia profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $25,500. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Auburn University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Typical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences student debt is $22,803. Get the full Auburn University report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #26 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $15,775 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Houston placed #28 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Houston, TX. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $21,255. See the full University Of Houston profile
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $21,903. More on Washington State University
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,046 to complete their Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program here. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences student debt is $20,500. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Typical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences student debt is $23,530. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of Iowa ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. More on University Of Iowa
Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Oregon State University Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $24,043 in debt. Read the full report on Oregon State University
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Located in Mequon, WI, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Wisconsin posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
University Of Florida ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $17,669. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,092. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $23,917 in debt. Get the full Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Located in Memphis, TN, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,911 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,644 for out-of-state students. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $25,679 in debt. More on The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
Xavier University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $49,425 in tuition and fees. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $26,614. Read more about Xavier University
Virginia Commonwealth University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Based in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,720, with out-of-state students paying around $39,884. Typical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences student debt is $23,813. Read more about Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University placed #41 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. See the full Wayne State University profile
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Based in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Graduates carry a median of $24,770 in student loans. More on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Drexel University placed #43 among Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools in the United States. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. About 78% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Drexel University Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $28,838 in debt. Get the full Drexel University report
University Of Arizona ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. University Of Arizona Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full Northeastern University report
Montclair State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. This public school is set in Montclair, NJ. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Montclair State University Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $25,286 in debt. See the full Montclair State University profile
Rowan University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Rowan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Get the full Rowan University report
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #48 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences students take on a median of $15,117 in debt. See the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill profile
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Get the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus report
Northeast Ohio Medical University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Set in Rootstown, OH, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a public institution. More on Northeast Ohio Medical University
University Of California San Diego ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences schools. Set in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. The median Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences program debt is $17,101. Read more about University Of California San Diego
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 199 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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