College of Pharmacy
Training Tomorrow's Pharmacists
As part of Thomas Jefferson University, the largest freestanding academic medical center in Philadelphia, the Jefferson College of Pharmacy is a partner in one of the country’s most successful and highly recognized interprofessional healthcare learning environments, with a dynamic center of education recognized for progressive care, practice, education and research.
Collaboration is a Jefferson hallmark, and students and faculty have many opportunities to partner with peers across our entire organization and in clinical settings throughout the region. The Jefferson College of Pharmacy benefits from an integral partnership with the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Department of Pharmacy Services, which is nationally renowned for excellence in practice and training.
NAPLEX & Match Rate Success
- NAPLEX Pass Rate is Top 20% in the Nation: The College of Pharmacy congratulates the PharmD Class of 2023 who endured through the pandemic and maintained a focus on their learning. Jefferson graduates maintained a high standard with an 86.7% first-time test-taker pass rate on the NAPLEX, which is in the top 20% of all ACPE-accredited programs. Jefferson graduates continue to outperform the national average of 78.6% pass rate, and they increased the gap between Jefferson graduates and grads from most other Pennsylvania programs.
- Pharmacy Residency Match rate is in the top 10%: The Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2024 had a 90% match rate for pharmacy residency — placing them in the top 10% in the country. This continues the college’s tradition of matching higher than the national average (74% this year). In addition, the Class of 2023 boasted a 100% match for those pursuing an optional second year of residency training (vs. 77% nationally).
Jefferson College of Pharmacy ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Graduate School
We're proud to be named among the top 50 pharmacy programs in the country, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings. Jumping in the rankings to No. 44 “confirms the outstanding efforts of our faculty and staff and the diligence of our students who truly soak up every experience,” says Dr. Mary Hess, interim dean of the College of Pharmacy.
Our Degrees
JCP Certificate Programs
Jefferson College of Pharmacy will host the American Pharmacists Association’s and National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Certificate Programs.
Student Activity
JCP has an active student community and provides the resources they need to plan and succeed during their education.
Interprofessional Education
JCP is well-recognized among schools and colleges of pharmacy for our innovative and comprehensive approach to Interprofessional Education.
Continuing Education
Jefferson College of Pharmacy hosts Certificate training programs.
Jefferson College of Pharmacy Research
We're dedicated to collaborative research initiatives that focus on disease etiology, development of novel therapies, drug outcomes and their economic impact and enhanced patient care.
Accreditation Information
Thomas Jefferson University's Doctor of Pharmacy program is fully accredited until June 30, 2026 by:
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
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