

Begin your undergraduate studies in biology or chemistry at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, then choose from two degree program paths to pharmacy professional schools at other leading Catholic universities to jump start your career in pharmacy.
Pharmacy degree options
Here are just a few other ways Franciscan’s pharmacy program stands out from the rest:
Learn the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in today’s health care and pharmaceutical industries. As a key member of a health care team working with patients, physicians, and other allied health professionals, you will dispense medications and provide vaccinations, evaluate prescriptions for possible drug interactions and effects on certain health conditions, and help patients understand prescription and over-the-counter drug use. LinkedIn reports a high median salary of $123,000 for pharmacy graduates.
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Less than an hour from Steubenville, Ohio, Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy is nationally recognized for its academic programs and hands-on training. Graduates average a starting pharmacy salary of $110,000. The pharmacy school ranks No. 2 among Catholic schools of pharmacy by U.S. News & World Report and No. 3 among private pharmacy schools in funding by the National Institutes of Health.
D’Youville College School of Pharmacy graduates score well on national and state licensing exams and enjoy a 100 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation. As part of your training, you’ll collaborate with health care providers and other health professionals to prepare for jobs in pharmacy.
Through real-world experience and hands-on training, the Franciscan Institute for Science and Health in Steubenville, Ohio, supports undergraduate internship, research, and professional educational opportunities in science and engineering.
Still undecided? You might also be interested in these other undergraduate degree programs at Franciscan that are similar to the pharmacy program.