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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

12 Colleges
$105,016 Avg Salary
$22,292 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 #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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Top 10 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska Medical Center the best school in the Plains States Region for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. UNMC is a small public school located in the large city of Omaha.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.

Pharmacy majors at North Dakota State University take out an average of $20,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means South Dakota State University is a great place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.

The average amount in student loans that pharmacy majors at South Dakota State take out is $23,037.

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#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, pharmacy graduates from KU carry an average student debtload of $19,394. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $295, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school 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. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Cloud State University is a large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

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#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

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#10

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a large 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 Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 190
Iowa 234
Nebraska 201
Missouri 491
Kansas 288
South Dakota 138
North Dakota 157

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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

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 12 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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