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2026 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,159 Avg Student Debt
$59,746 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Badge [Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

For return on investment in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, no school beat Ferris State University this year. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $113,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.

2

Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $26,689. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $102,554. Set against $26,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

3

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $15,775. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $74,688. Set against $15,775 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Northern Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $22,608. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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