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Best Schools for Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmaceutical sciences education in Pennsylvania.
Top Schools in Pharmaceutical Sciences
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $86,323 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans.
More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmaceutical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmaceutical sciences program make about $64,243 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256.
More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Thomas Jefferson University
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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