2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,768 degrees and certificates were awarded to pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #61 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in California to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California
Check out the pharmacy master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top California Schools for a Master's in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern California the best school in California for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of the Pacific is a great place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Western University of Health Sciences landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pomona, Western University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - Irvine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in California. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.
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Chapman University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 330 |
| Oregon | 190 |
| Nevada | 210 |
| Hawaii | 156 |
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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