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    • At the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, formerly known as the USC School of Pharmacy, we attract students who share a commitment to innovation and a desire to solve intractable health issues and improve the lives of people everywhere.

    #1

    Top-ranked private pharmacy school in the nation for PharmD degrees, according to 2024 U.S. News & World Report

    U.S. News & World Report ranks us the nation’s #1 private school of pharmacy

    #1

    Best pharmacy school for PharmD degrees, according to Higher Learning Today

    Higher Learning Today ranks us #1 for PharmD degrees, citing our distinguished history, vibrant student life, high NAPLEX pass rates and emphasis on clinical training.

    #1

    Top-ranked school for a doctorate in pharmacy, according to College Factual

    College Factual also names us the #1 school for a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, and #1 for a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology.

    The USC Mann PharmD program is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through 2031. Our Trojan pharmacy graduates:
    • Reached an overall graduation rate of 89.01%, with 170 graduating on time (Class of 2025)
    • Achieved an average passing rate of 87.5% on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) over the past six years
    • Ranked second in the nation among PharmD programs for median graduate earnings of $163,791, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2026)

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    #1

    Pharmacy school on the West Coast in the number of PharmD graduates placed in pharmaceutical industry fellowships for 2024-25

    USC Mann is sixth in the nation overall in the number of graduates placed in industry fellowships in 2024-25, according to the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO).

    #2

    Pharmacy school for PharmD degrees, according to College Magazine

    College Magazine names us the nation’s #2 school for PharmD degrees, noting our vast and supportive alumni network, high first-time NAPLEX pass rates, and wide range of degrees and experiential opportunities.

    #27

    Among U.S. universities in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

    USC ranks #27 among U.S. universities in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report.

    #27

    Among U.S. universities on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Colleges list, which identifies schools that best set graduates up for long-term success

    The ranking is based on alumni career outcomes such as job placement rates.

    #8

    Most innovative university in the world, according to Reuters

    Reuters named USC the world’s 8th most innovative university in 2019, specifically citing research from the school.

    #32

    Among the world’s universities, according to Webometrics

    USC ranks #32 among the world’s universities based on the number of citations in top Google Scholar profiles, according to Webometrics (July 2025).

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