Top Pharmacy School Programs in Ohio
Why Study Pharmacy in Ohio?
When it comes to Pharmacy school, Ohio has some great options. Whether you’re a Ohio resident or looking to move to the East Coast to get the best possible education, we’ve compiled the information you need to make the right decision for you.
Best Online Pharmacy School in Ohio
Residents of the Buckeye State who wish to attend pharmacy school online have plenty of great programs to choose from. Best of all, Pharmacy School Finder's database of online pharmacy schools makes it simple to find the perfect online pharmacy school for you.
Ohio Online Pharmacy School
If you live in Ohio and would like to attend pharmacy school online, choosing the school that you will attend is a highly important decision. To get started researching online pharmacy schools that are available to students who live in Ohio, be sure to browse through our online pharmacy school database below.
Ohio Campus Locations
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy is a private university in the city of Cedarville. First year tuition for all students is $34,882. The program can be completed in 4 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a MBA. Cedarville University School of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy is a public university in the city of Cincinnati. First year tuition for in-state students is $22,740 , and $35,668 for out-of-state students. The program can be completed in 4 years, and they offer a degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
University of Findlay School of Pharmacy is a private university in the city of Findlay. First year tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is $44,028. The program can be completed in 0-6/7 years, and they offer a degree in MBA, M.S.H.I. or M.H.I.I.M. University of Findlay School of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy is a public university in the city of Rootstown. First year tuition for in-state students is $21,836, and $32,754 for out-of-state students. The program can be completed in 3-4 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy is a private university in the city of Ada. First year tuition for students is $38,420. The program can be completed in 0-6/7 years, and they offer a degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy does not participate in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is a public university in the city of Columbus. First year tuition for in-state students is $23,396, and $47,092 for out-of-state students. The program can be completed in 4 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a MBA or Ph.D. Ohio State University College of Pharmacy participates in the Early Assurance Program and does require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a public university in the city of Toledo. First year tuition for in-state students is $8,834, and $18,194 for out-of-state students. The program can be completed in 4 years, and they offer a dual degree program where you can also earn a NLBSA/M.S., MBA, M.S. or Ph.D. University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences participates in the Early Assurance Program and does not require a bachelor's degree. (learn more)
Ohio Admission Requirements
Getting into a PharmD program comes with many choices. In Ohio for example, there is a traditional 3-4 program, and 4 year PharmD program and even dual degree programs (Ph.D., M.P.H, and MBA) who are currently accepting applications.
Ohio Pharmacy School Info and Requirements
If you're considering attending pharmacy school in Ohio, the state has 7 different schools that offer the ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Because the state has an average salary of $117,000 for pharmacists, there are many pharmacy school options in Ohio. From the nationally ranked Ohio State University (ranked #7 in the US for Pharmacy) to smaller schools like Cedarville University future pharmacists looking to earn their PharmD have a lot to consider.
The best way to do that is to rank the schools based on the things that matter to you - from location, class sizes, program lengths, student organizations, each of the ACPE-accredited schools listed below include the information you need to make a decision.
| Number of schools with Dual Degree programs | 5 |
|---|---|
| Public/State Pharmacy Schools in Ohio | 4 |
| Private Pharmacy Schools in Ohio | 3 |
| Ohio Pharmacy School Applicants (estimated): | 2,626 |
| Schools Requiring B.S Degree | 1 |
| Number of Pharmacy Schools: | 7 |
Ohio Pharmacy School Prerequisites
Course requirements and prerequisites for admission are different for every school. If you know you want to attend a pharmacy school in Ohio but aren’t sure if you’ve taken the necessary classes, you’re in luck. Below are the general course requirements for the 7 PharmD programs in Ohio.
| School: | Cedarville University | Northeast Ohio Univ | Ohio Northern | Ohio State Univ | Univ of Cincinnati | Univ of Findlay | Univ of Toledo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology: | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| Biology / Biological Science: | R | R | R | R | R | R | |
| Microbiology: | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| Chemistry: | R | R | R | R | R | R | |
| Biochemistry: | R | R | R | ||||
| Physics: | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| Math: | R | R | R | R | R | R | |
| Statistics: | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| English Composition / Writing: | R | R | R | R | R | ||
| Communication / Speech (Verbal): | R | ||||||
| Ethics: | R | R | |||||
| Other: | R | ||||||
| General Elective(s): | R | R | R | R |
R=Required, CR=Conditionally Required
Note: The course requirements listed in this chart were compiled in December 2019 and may have changed. Additionally some schools may require more than one class in each subject.
Ohio State Pharmacy School Accreditation
The state of Ohio recognizes the national ACPE accreditation as the standard for the state. ACPE accreditation is public recognition that a professional degree program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is judged to meet established qualifications and education standards through initial and subsequent periodic evaluations.
ACPE requires all programs it accredits to meet the expectations of all 25 of ACPE’s accreditation standards. There are currently 7 schools in the state of Ohio that offer the PharmD that are recognized as ACPE-accredited.
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