Compare 20 Pharmacy. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $80,259. Top programs: $129,963+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Pharmacy tells a different story. Across 20 programs, earnings range from $28,598 to $129,963—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
At the top, University of Kansas produces Pharmacy graduates earning $129,963, closely followed by University of Louisiana at Monroe at $129,775. The average across all programs is $80,259, yet these regional publics outperform many prestigious institutions while maintaining accessible admissions rates above 75%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates borrow $15,954 and face just a 2.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of Louisiana at Monroe leads with a 4.2% family burden—proof that top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $129,963
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
2.4% payment burden | Excellent
4.2% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KansasPublic | $129,963 | 126 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Excellent |
| #2 | $129,775 | 73 | $21,500 | Excellent | $10,174 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $128,695 | 63 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,688 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $123,115 | 135 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Samford UniversityPrivate | $120,621 | 114 | $19,500 | Excellent | $39,000 | Good |
| #6 | $115,284 | 86 | $15,954 | Excellent | $12,721 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $114,465 | 79 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Good | |
| #8 | $113,478 | 87 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Good | |
| #9 | $69,846 | 16 | $23,500 | Excellent | $25,362 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $68,854 | 43 | $22,500 | Excellent | $40,055 | Challenging |
| #11 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $63,385 | 294 | $25,000 | Good | $46,544 | High |
| #12 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $60,748 | 10 | $27,000 | Good | $32,246 | Challenging |
| #13 | $55,810 | 136 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $54,435 | 6 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #15 | University Of ToledoPublic | $54,092 | 124 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Challenging |
| #16 | $52,308 | 129 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $50,557 | 119 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $41,565 | 39 | $19,500 | Manageable | $29,448 | High | |
| #19 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $29,593 | 8 | $25,788 | High | $33,790 | High |
| #20 | $28,598 | 16 | $25,500 | High | $39,900 | High |
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