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2026 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in North Carolina

2 Colleges in the United States
434 Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$101,801 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences in North Carolina

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 North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year for pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 169 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $101,641 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of High Point. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 57 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at High Point University

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 127 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees were awarded at Campbell University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degree from Campbell University earn around $77,265 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,065. Read more about the pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program at Campbell University

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 46% of students finish within six years. Wingate University awarded about 81 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy/pharmaceutical Sciences graduates of Wingate University earn a median of $114,947 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,556. See the full pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences program report for Wingate University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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