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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,736 Avg Student Debt
$58,424 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.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value pharmacy schools.

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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wyoming the best value for a degree in pharmacy in the Rocky Mountains Region. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $20,283 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $49,890. Set against $20,283 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

A rank of #2 makes University Of Utah one of the best values for pharmacy. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $95,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.

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The University Of Montana came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,552 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $24,342. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $112,341. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Idaho State University one of the best values for pharmacy. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $104,973 early in their careers. Set against $24,640 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Colorado Denver came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $26,582. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $89,272 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University landed the #6 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $28,140 in tuition and fees. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Regis University generally make around $86,292. Set against $31,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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

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