Indiana · Pharmacy

Best colleges for Pharmacy in Indiana

Ranked by graduate earnings

Purdue University, Butler University and Manchester University award the most Pharmacy degrees and certificates in Indiana: 233, 75 and 49 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Indiana colleges offer Pharmacy and award 368 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Pharmacy program, officially titled Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, focuses on the study of medicines and their effects on health. This program is designed for students interested in understanding pharmacology…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 51.20
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
368
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$57,096
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,696
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Pharmacists
$140,030
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Purdue University
West Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree
$57,09623383%—$19,046

Colleges awarding the most Pharmacy degrees in Indiana

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Purdue University
West Lafayette Public
233$57,096
2Butler University
Indianapolis Private not-for-profit
75Not reported
3Manchester University
North Manchester Private not-for-profit
49Not reported
4Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis Public
11Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~14,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$137,480
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringWritingCritical Thinking

What Pharmacists earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
6,430
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$140,030
median $144,290
Best-paying metro
$145,190
Elkhart-Goshen, IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Pharmacy programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Pharmacy degrees?+

Purdue University (233 graduates a year), Butler University (75 graduates a year) and Manchester University (49 graduates a year) award the most Pharmacy degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Indiana colleges offer Pharmacy.

Which Pharmacy program in Indiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Purdue University tops the list at $57,096. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Pharmacists earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Pharmacists in Indiana is $140,030 (median $144,290), across about 6,430 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Pharmacy program?+

The Pharmacy program, officially titled Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, focuses on the study of medicines and their effects on health. This program is designed for students interested in understanding pharmacology…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Pharmacists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 14,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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