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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges in the United States
1,213 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$96,308 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs.

College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pennsylvania

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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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked Saint Josephs University the best school in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 227 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $88,125 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Saint Josephs University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 214 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Temple University earn a median of $111,896 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #3. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 161 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $86,323 in their early career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 223 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Duquesne University earn around $109,778 in the first couple years of their career. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Duquesne University

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Students looking for a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program will find one at Thomas Jefferson University, which ranked #5. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Thomas Jefferson University earn around $64,243 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #6 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 78 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine generally make around $103,659. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #7 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. There were roughly 187 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine generally make around $108,351. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University landed the #8 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. About 63% of students finish within six years. Wilkes University awarded about 70 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $98,089 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,601 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Wilkes 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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