Why Mercer?
Mercer College of Pharmacy isn’t just a school—it’s your launchpad to becoming a healthcare leader.
🏆 Top-ranked private pharmacy school in the South
📍 Based in Atlanta: home to major hospitals, research hubs, and pharma companies
📈 Over $2 million in expected career earnings over 30 years
💼 Above-average board pass rates and strong residency match success
➡️ Start your journey at a school that means more.
Choosing Mercer University for your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree sets you up for a high-demand, well-balanced career. Since 1903, Mercer has trained pharmacy leaders - and is ranked as one of the top private programs in the south.*
Our modern curriculum combines rigorous classroom study with hands-on practice in the new Tony and Nancy Moye Health Sciences Center, where you'll use the latest technology and tools in our state-of-the-art labs. Located in Atlanta, home to Emory Healthcare, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leading pharmaceutical companies and world-class research institutions - you'll secure exceptional clinical rotations, internships and networking opportunities.
With more than 6,000 active alumni mentoring current students, our first-time pass rates for the NAPLEX and MJPE exams are among the highest in Georgia. Over a 30-year career, our graduates can expect over a $2 million return on investment,** a testament to the strength of a Mercer pharmacy education.
We invite you to explore our PharmD program today and discover how Mercer is the first step for you to make an impact in your community, and around the world.
* US News and World Report
** freeopp.org