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2026 Best Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
607 Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$88,651 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmaceutical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmaceutical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmaceutical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

No school ranked higher than Samford University this year for pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 86 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmaceutical sciences program make about $108,029 in their early career. Samford University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Samford University

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University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 21 pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,226 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $23,761 in student loans. See the full pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Students looking for a strong pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at University Of Florida, which ranked #3. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 23 pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $86,371. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Read more about the pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Florida

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A rank of #4 makes The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center one of the top schools for pharmaceutical sciences. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Memphis. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center awarded about 87 pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmaceutical sciences degree from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center earn around $89,655 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center graduates carry a median of $25,679 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmaceutical sciences degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $90,076 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmaceutical sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #6 among the best pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 101 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $96,228 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Mercer University earned the #7 position for pharmaceutical sciences this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. Mercer University awarded about 35 pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $107,402. Typical student debt for the program is $32,463. See the full pharmaceutical sciences program report for Mercer University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #8 position for pharmaceutical sciences this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 184 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmaceutical sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $101,636 in the first couple years of their career. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Get the full pharmaceutical sciences details for Nova Southeastern University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 24 pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. See the full pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University placed #10 among the best pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 20 pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Campbell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $77,265. Students borrow a median of $23,065 to complete this degree. See the full pharmaceutical sciences program report for Campbell University

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South College
Knoxville, TN

South College earned the #11 position for pharmaceutical sciences this year. South College is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at South College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from South College generally make around $51,389. Students borrow a median of $24,533 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from South College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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