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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

20 Colleges in the United States
$25,721 Avg Student Debt
$70,521 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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pharmacy education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for pharmacy students.

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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in pharmacy, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Pharmacy Schools

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University At Buffalo earned the #1 spot for value among pharmacy schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $97,835. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Students looking for strong value in pharmacy will find it at Suny At Binghamton, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,567, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $51,766 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,120. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $119,316. That is a strong return on a $25,120 median debt. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.

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Dyouville College
Buffalo, NY

Dyouville College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Buffalo, Dyouville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,940. Students borrow a median of $30,232 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Dyouville College generally make around $92,700. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,076 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,122. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $26,996 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $39,742. That is a strong return on a $26,996 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #6 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of $98,859 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #7 among the best values for pharmacy. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Students from in state pay about $37,468 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,701 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $88,534. That is a strong return on a $24,701 median debt. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham admits about 95% of applicants.

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Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences landed the #8 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,125. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences generally make around $71,649. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences admits about 53% of applicants.

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $43,360. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earn a median of $105,204 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland admits about 82% of applicants.

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St Johns University New York earned the #10 position for value in pharmacy this year. St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,521. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from St Johns University New York generally make around $112,249. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. St Johns University New York admits about 83% of applicants.

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $90,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University came in at #12 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $43,496. Students borrow a median of $26,601 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $98,089 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Saint John Fisher College came in at #13 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,190. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $25,086 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $103,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #14 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,355. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $64,243. Set against $32,256 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $111,896. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #16 among the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $25,500. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $86,323. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #17 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,297 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $109,778 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #18 spot for pharmacy value this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,260. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,426. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $88,125. Set against $26,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Josephs University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $79,588. Set against $25,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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