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2026 Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in the United States
$23,381 Avg Student Debt
$59,870 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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 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 Ohio

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

Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

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For return on investment in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, no school beat University Of Toledo this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $72,951 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Toledo admits about 92% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $91,031. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $23,530. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $103,717 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Findlay earned it the #4 place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $84,147. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cedarville University earned it the #5 place for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,150. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates make about $80,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio Northern University came in at #6 for value in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the town of Ada, Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates is $27,000. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $75,887 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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