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2026 Best Pharmacy Schools in North Carolina

2 Colleges in the United States
325 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$101,801 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 4 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 North Carolina

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

Top Schools in Pharmacy

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill tops our 2026 ranking of the best pharmacy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 119 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $101,641 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. See the full pharmacy program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. High Point University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 57 pharmacy degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy program make about $113,352 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy details for High Point University

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. Campbell University awarded about 68 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $77,265. Students borrow a median of $23,065 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy program report for Campbell University

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wingate. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wingate University awarded about 81 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of Wingate University earn a median of $114,947 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,556 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy details for Wingate University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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