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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

20 Colleges in the United States
2,766 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$91,317 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 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.

College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best school in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 153 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $74,688 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,775. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 221 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $94,918. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Midwestern University Downers Grove is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Downers Grove. Midwestern University Downers Grove awarded about 160 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $114,040 in their early career. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at Butler University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Butler University awarded about 98 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $116,028. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Butler University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 250 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $103,717 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 228 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $71,787 early in their careers. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,046 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Purdue University Main Campus

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 269 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $91,031 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #8 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 167 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $91,467 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,115. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science placed #9 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of North Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 51 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science earn a median of $103,779 early in their careers. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

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Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #10 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $101,885 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,172. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Concordia University Wisconsin

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 49 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $80,404 early in their careers. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Cedarville University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University placed #12 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 88 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Ferris State University earn around $113,856 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Ferris State University

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #13 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 76 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $119,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,917 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Ohio Northern University placed #14 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 213 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio Northern University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $75,887 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Ohio Northern University

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University Of Toledo earned the #15 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Toledo. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Toledo awarded about 215 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from University Of Toledo earn around $72,951 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Toledo

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Wayne State University placed #16 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 83 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Wayne State University earn around $102,554 in the first couple years of their career. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Wayne State University

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Roosevelt University landed the #17 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 46% of students finish within six years. Roosevelt University awarded about 45 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Roosevelt University earn a median of $97,844 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,879 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Roosevelt University

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Manchester College
North Manchester, IN

Manchester College landed the #18 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the town of North Manchester, Manchester College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 46% of students finish within six years. Manchester College awarded about 63 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Manchester College earn a median of $112,524 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,833. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Manchester College

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Northern Michigan University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $40,508 in their early career. Northern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Northern Michigan University

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The University Of Findlay earned the #20 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. About 58% of students finish within six years. The University Of Findlay awarded about 59 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $84,147 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,759. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for The University Of Findlay

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Medical College Of Wisconsin placed #21 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Milwaukee. About 40 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Medical College Of Wisconsin in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $80,362 in their early career. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Medical College Of Wisconsin

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Northeast Ohio Medical University came in at #22 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Rootstown, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a small public institution. There were roughly 102 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University earn around $87,003 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Northeast Ohio Medical University

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Chicago State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. There were roughly 36 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chicago State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $69,635 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $43,322 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Chicago State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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