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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,381 Avg Student Debt
$59,870 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Pharmacy Badge [Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.

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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in Ohio

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pharmacy degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Pharmacy Schools

1

University Of Toledo earned the #1 spot for value among pharmacy schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $72,951. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

2

A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values for pharmacy. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $91,031. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

3

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $103,717. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

4

Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at The University Of Findlay, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,164 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $84,147. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,150. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $80,404. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. Cedarville University admits about 65% of applicants.

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Ohio Northern University landed the #6 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the town of Ada, Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,600. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $27,000. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $75,887. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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