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Public universities dominate Pennsylvania's most affordable pharmacy programs, with West Chester University charging just $22,673 in net costs compared to private alternatives reaching $35,487. The state's pharmaceutical industry, anchored by companies like GSK and Johnson & Johnson, creates strong demand for graduates who can earn between $29,593 and $54,435 annually. Temple University and University of Pittsburgh offer particularly strong value propositions, combining reasonable costs with graduation rates above 74%.
6
Programs
$22,673 – $35,487
Net Price Range
$45,879
Avg. Program Earnings
75.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $22,673 $10,687 69.8% 87.9%
2 $29,219 $22,082 74.7% 79.7%
3 $30,074 $21,524 84.3% 49.1%
4 $30,465 $44,800 71.0% 77.2%
5 $34,978 $47,146 75.5% 87.5%
6 $35,487 $51,340 79.8% 88.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes West Chester University the cheapest pharmacy program in Pennsylvania?

West Chester University charges $22,673 in net costs, nearly $7,000 less than the next cheapest option. In-state students pay only $10,687 in tuition, making it the most affordable entry point into pharmacy education in Pennsylvania.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Duquesne University graduates earn $54,435 annually despite the school's $34,978 net cost, while DeSales University graduates earn just $29,593 after paying $30,465. The earnings gap of nearly $25,000 shows that higher costs don't guarantee better financial outcomes.

Does University of Pittsburgh offer good value despite moderate costs?

University of Pittsburgh charges $30,074 in net costs but delivers an 84.3% graduation rate, the highest among these six programs. Students graduate with an average debt of $25,394, which is reasonable given the school's strong completion rates and Pittsburgh's growing healthcare sector.

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