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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
356 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$82,902 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 153 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $74,688 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,775. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 88 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent 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. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Ferris State University

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Wayne State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 83 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $102,554 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,689. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Wayne State University

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Northern Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #4. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. 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. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Northern Michigan University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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