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2023 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

6 Colleges
$23,569 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$43,070 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for pharmacy students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Best Pennsylvania Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Our analysis found West Chester University of Pennsylvania to be the best value school for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a large student population.

WCUPA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,423 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#2

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of the Sciences is a great value for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

USciences undergraduate students pay an average of $28,683 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $644.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of the Sciences Report

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Temple are $17,378 a year.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Pitt undergraduate students pay an average of $20,362 in in-state tuition and fees each year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $931.

Full Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Duquesne are $43,526 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Duquesne also is in the top 15% of our Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

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#6

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

DeSales University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs. Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

DeSales undergraduate students pay an average of $41,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools 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 6 schools only.

  • 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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