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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

1 Colleges in the United States
56 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$79,588 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in District of Columbia

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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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 56 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Howard University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Howard University earn a median of $79,588 early in their careers. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Howard 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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