How many colleges in Ohio offer Pharmacy programs?

CampusPin currently lists 132 U.S. colleges and universities in Ohio that offer Pharmacy programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Pharmacy program in Ohio?

Among the 50 Pharmacy programs listed in Ohio, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,736 to $64,671 (median around $15,342). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Pharmacy degree lead to?

A Pharmacy degree commonly leads to roles such as Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 pharmacists median $137,480)..

Can I apply to a Pharmacy program in Ohio with the Common App?

Many Pharmacy programs in Ohio accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Pharmacy colleges in Ohio

CampusPin lists 132 U.S. colleges in Ohio that offer Pharmacy programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Pharmacy trains you to prepare, dispense, and manage medications safely, advising patients and prescribers on drug use, dosing, and side effects.

Schools in Ohio that offer Pharmacy

Pharmacy programs in Ohio: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 132 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

132

Public / private

18 / 32

Universities / 2-year

35 / 15

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,736–$64,671

Median in-state tuition

$15,342

Lowest published in-state tuition

Cuyahoga Community College District

$3,736

Most selective

Denison University

17% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Kent State University at Kent

24,755 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Pharmacy program

Pharmacology and mechanisms of drug action
Pharmaceutical chemistry and medicinal chemistry
Human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry
Pharmacokinetics and dosing calculations
Pharmacy compounding and dispensing labs
Drug interaction and adverse-reaction screening
Patient counseling and clinical communication
Pharmacy law, ethics, and professional standards
Experiential rotations in community and hospital settings

Where a Pharmacy degree can lead

Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Pharmacy Manager

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 pharmacists median $137,480).

Pharmacy is the study of medications and how they act in the body, blending chemistry, biology, and direct patient care. Students learn how drugs are formulated and dispensed, how the body absorbs and breaks them down, and how to spot dangerous interactions, allergies, and dosing errors. Coursework spans pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacognosy, alongside the law, ethics, and recordkeeping that govern prescriptions. A large part of the work is judgment under real conditions: reviewing a patient's full medication list, counseling someone on how to take a new drug, and consulting with physicians and nurses to adjust therapy. This sets pharmacy apart from a research-focused pharmaceutical-sciences track, which centers on discovering and developing new compounds in the lab; pharmacy is oriented toward the practicing clinician who manages medication use for individual patients.

Becoming a licensed pharmacist requires a professional doctoral degree, typically built on prerequisite undergraduate science coursework and earned over several years of graduate study. The curriculum pairs classroom and laboratory work with supervised experiential rotations, including community and hospital practice settings, so students apply clinical skills before they graduate. Practice requires passing national licensure examinations in pharmacy and meeting state board requirements, and program accreditation and state licensure rules can change, so prospective students should verify current standards directly. Graduates work in community and retail pharmacies, hospitals and health systems, clinics, long-term care, managed care and insurance, regulatory agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry, with some pursuing specialized residencies in areas such as oncology, critical care, or ambulatory care.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of pharmacists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $137,480 and projects employment to grow about 4.6% from 2024 to 2034; a doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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