Pharmacy School Finder
Compare accredited PharmD programs in all 50 states: deadlines, prerequisites, class sizes and how to apply.
Pharmacy Programs By State
Public demand for quality healthcare means an abundance of pharmacy careers. Take advantage of the demand and start your career in pharmacy — find the program that's right for you by selecting a state.
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View PharmD programs →Start your journey to become a pharmacist in 2026
With more and more medication being prescribed by doctors, pharmacists are needed now more than ever. Here are the facts:
And unlike the long, expensive training needed to become a medical doctor, a pharmacist can start working directly with patients in as little as 3 years with an accelerated PharmD program.
If you already have a Bachelor's degree, enroll in an accelerated PharmD program in 2026 and you could be working as a licensed pharmacist as early as 2029.
Start planning your pharmacy career today
A comprehensive library covering every step of the journey — from prerequisites and applications to rotations, licensure, and your first pharmacist job.
If you've ever had to take prescription medication prescribed by a doctor, then you've already worked with a pharmacist. A licensed pharmacist, or RPh (the official title for a registered pharmacist), will prepare, dispense and review medication — both prescription and over-the-counter — for patients. Some pharmacists also provide clinical services like health screenings and immunizations.
Requirements to become a licensed pharmacist vary from state to state, but all 50 states require that new pharmacists earn their PharmD from an accredited pharmacy program and pass the NAPLEX exam to earn their RPh title. For more details, view the requirements by state.
What's the difference between a PharmD and a Pharm Tech?
A pharmacy setting cannot be run without both a pharmacist and pharmacy technicians to keep the business running efficiently. Pharmacists are licensed by individual state boards to practice pharmacy in all 50 states, while pharmacy technicians assist the pharmacist in processing prescriptions.
Pharmacists, on the other hand, are responsible for the overall operation of the pharmacy — reviewing and filling prescriptions and counseling patients. In some cases, pharmacists work directly with doctors on a patient's care.
| Job Title | Education Requirement | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (PharmD) | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | $[VERIFY AT bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm — May 2024 median] |
| Pharmacy Technician | High School Diploma | $41,180 |
How do I find a pharmacy school near me?
Finding the right pharmacy school starts with the kind of program you're looking for — on campus or fully online. Use the search below to find pharmacy schools near you.
Pharmacy programs are hands-on: roughly a third of your PharmD education happens in clinical rotations, so where you study shapes where you train. There are currently 147+ ACPE-accredited PharmD programs in the United States.
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PharmacySchoolFinder.org is an independent guide to every ACPE-accredited PharmD program in the United States. We help pre-pharmacy students compare schools by admissions requirements, NAPLEX pass rates, tuition, and location — so you can build a smart application list instead of guessing.