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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southwest Region

12 Colleges in the United States
$22,455 Avg Student Debt
$56,374 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Pharmacy Badge [Pharmacy](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/pharmacy/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value pharmacy schools.

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2026 Best Value Pharmacy Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Best Value Pharmacy Schools

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The University Of Texas At El Paso earned the #1 spot for value among pharmacy schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

2

A rank of #2 makes University Of Houston one of the best values for pharmacy. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $100,243. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Tyler earned it the #3 place for pharmacy. The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,512, while out-of-state students pay about $24,512. Students borrow a median of $20,959 to complete the pharmacy program here. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $55,134. That is a strong return on a $20,959 median debt. The University Of Texas At Tyler admits about 94% of applicants.

4

A rank of #4 makes Southwestern Oklahoma State University one of the best values for pharmacy. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $118,114. That is a strong return on a $16,250 median debt.

5

A rank of #5 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for pharmacy. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $106,477 early in their careers. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #6 spot for pharmacy value this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete the pharmacy program here. Pharmacy graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $106,418 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #7 for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Pharmacy graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $103,296 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Texas Southern University earned the #8 position for value in pharmacy this year. Located in the city of Houston, Texas Southern University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,637, compared with $21,473 for out-of-state students. Pharmacy graduates carry a median of $35,330 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy graduates make about $112,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Southern University admits about 97% of applicants.

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University Of The Incarnate Word landed the #9 spot for pharmacy value this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,090. Students borrow a median of $28,028 to complete the pharmacy program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of The Incarnate Word generally make around $125,298. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #10 for value in pharmacy this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical student debt for pharmacy graduates is $20,031. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $118,683. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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