2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 20,393 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
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Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska Medical Center the best school in the Plains States Region for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UNMC is a small public school located in the large city of Omaha.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s best schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a large student population.
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University of Iowa ranked #8 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
Request InformationBest Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Minnesota | 190 |
Iowa | 234 |
Missouri | 491 |
Nebraska | 201 |
Kansas | 288 |
South Dakota | 138 |
North Dakota | 157 |
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Pharmacy Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Pharmacy | 15,637 |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2,139 |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 876 |
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 503 |
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 240 |
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | 206 |
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | 175 |
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics | 175 |
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 161 |
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | 152 |
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 97 |
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy | 32 |
Majors Similar to Pharmacy
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 8 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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