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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the United States
4,486 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$92,710 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 48 schools to find the best for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Southeast Region

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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Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 169 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $101,641 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 188 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $108,029 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Samford University

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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 215 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $114,226. Students borrow a median of $23,761 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of Georgia

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #4. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 119 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Shenandoah University earn around $120,473 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,005. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Shenandoah University

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 69 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Belmont University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $117,324. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Belmont University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #6 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 136 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Auburn University earn around $110,525 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Auburn University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #7 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 657 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $86,371 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of Florida

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 178 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $101,440. Students borrow a median of $24,472 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University earned the #9 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for High Point University

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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center placed #10 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public institution. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center awarded about 261 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center generally make around $89,655. Typical student debt for the program is $25,679. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences placed #11 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Little Rock. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences awarded about 81 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences generally make around $115,173. Students borrow a median of $23,106 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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University Of Kentucky landed the #12 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 147 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $90,985 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Kentucky

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #13 for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $108,662 early in their careers. Lipscomb University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Lipscomb University

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 118 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program make about $90,076 in their early career. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University landed the #15 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Union University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Union University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Union University earn around $105,478 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,605. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Union University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #16 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 199 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $96,228 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Mercer University earned the #17 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 146 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $107,402 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Mercer University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #18 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 383 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $101,636 in the first couple years of their career. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Nova Southeastern University

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Presbyterian College earned the #19 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Presbyterian College in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Presbyterian College earn a median of $107,609 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,803 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences details for Presbyterian College

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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #20 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 109 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Xavier University Of Louisiana earned the #21 position for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Xavier University Of Louisiana awarded about 99 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Xavier University Of Louisiana generally make around $106,695. Xavier University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $26,777 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Xavier University Of Louisiana

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West Virginia University placed #22 among the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 63 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from West Virginia University earn around $87,210 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from West Virginia University

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek. About 60% of students finish within six years. Campbell University awarded about 127 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Campbell University earn a median of $77,265 early in their careers. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $23,065 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences from Campbell University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach landed the #24 spot for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Palm Beach. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 52 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach generally make around $110,574. Typical student debt for the program is $24,787. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Wingate University awarded about 81 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree recipients from Wingate University generally make around $114,947. Students borrow a median of $25,556 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Wingate University

Rest of the Top 37 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education:

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Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
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South College
Knoxville, TN
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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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 · 48 schools evaluated.

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