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2026 Best Pharmacy Schools in Michigan

3 Colleges in the United States
246 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$97,033 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pharmacy students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacy education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Pharmacy

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No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for pharmacy. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 82 pharmacy degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $74,688. Students borrow a median of $15,775 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Big Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 88 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $113,856 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy program at Ferris State University

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Wayne State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 76 pharmacy students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $102,554 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,689. Read more about the pharmacy program at Wayne State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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