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Ohio State University graduates in pharmacy programs earn just $34,420 annually despite the school's strong overall reputation, while Ohio Northern University produces the state's highest-earning pharmacy graduates at $51,482. This $17,000 salary gap reflects different program focuses across Ohio's seven pharmacy schools. Cleveland State offers the most affordable option at $16,065 net cost, particularly valuable given Ohio's major healthcare employers like Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center actively recruit pharmacy professionals.
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Programs
$16,065 – $31,236
Net Price Range
$40,648
Avg. Program Earnings
70.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,065 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
2 $17,460 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
3 $18,292 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
4 $23,156 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
5 $25,022 $36,078 74.3% 64.9%
6 $25,727 $37,800 74.2% 54.4%
7 $31,236 $47,600 81.5% 74.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large salary difference between Ohio pharmacy programs?

Ohio Northern University graduates earn $51,482 compared to Ohio State's $34,420, a difference of over $17,000 annually. This gap likely reflects program specializations, with some schools focusing more on clinical pharmacy while others emphasize pharmaceutical sciences or administration roles.

How much can students save by choosing public over private pharmacy programs?

Public universities like Cleveland State ($16,065) and University of Toledo ($17,460) cost about $8,000 less annually than the cheapest private option at Cedarville ($25,022). Over four years, this represents savings of approximately $32,000 in net costs.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Ohio pharmacy schools?

Not necessarily. Ohio State has the highest graduation rate at 87.70% while charging $18,292 net cost, but University of Dayton charges $31,236 for an 81.50% rate. Cleveland State offers the lowest cost at $16,065 but shows a 48.90% graduation rate.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.