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Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

29 Colleges
$93,659 Avg Salary
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences was ranked #53 in the country. In fact 20,393 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to be the best school for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Erie, LECOM is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 29 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that pharmacy majors at Albany College of Pharmacy take out is $27,000.

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#3

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of the Sciences is a great place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

While working on their degree, pharmacy majors at USciences accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $644.

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#4

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

The excellent programs at Wilkes University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, NY

St. John Fisher College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Fisher is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,353
New York 1,285
Maryland 440
New Jersey 348
District of Columbia 97

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Pharmacy

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 25 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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