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2026 Best Pharmacy Schools in South Carolina

2 Colleges in the United States
189 Pharmacy Degrees Awarded
$98,882 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for pharmacy students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy in South Carolina

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

Top Schools in Pharmacy

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No school ranked higher than University Of South Carolina Columbia this year for pharmacy. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 100 pharmacy degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $101,440 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,472 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Presbyterian College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy, ranking #2. Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Clinton. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Presbyterian College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College earn around $107,609 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,803. Get the full pharmacy details for Presbyterian College

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy program will find one at Medical University Of South Carolina, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. About 64 pharmacy degrees were awarded at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy degree recipients from Medical University Of South Carolina generally make around $87,597. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043. More information about a degree in pharmacy from Medical University Of South Carolina

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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