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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

11 Colleges
$93,925 Avg Salary
$26,960 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences was ranked 8th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 1,353 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the pharmacy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine the best school in Pennsylvania for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. Located in the city of Erie, LECOM is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Report

#2

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Pharmacy majors at USciences take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $644.

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#3

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

The excellent programs at Wilkes University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wilkes University Report

#4

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 11 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Jefferson University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Report

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University Report

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

On average, pharmacy graduates from Pitt take out $26,920 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $931.

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#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#10

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

With a ranking of #10, DeSales University did quite well on this year’s best schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at DeSales University Report

Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

Pharmacy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
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

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 11 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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