Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Associate Degrees
There are 365 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and84% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,541 people earned theirPharmacy Technician/Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,682 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,189 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,581 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,434 |
| 4 years | $29,082 |
| 5 years | $32,352 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. About 83.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 200 |
| Women | 989 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 48 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 625 | 52.6% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 22.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 3 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 439 colleges that offer a associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
Martinsburg College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 250 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Global Medical & Technical Training Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
FVI School of Nursing and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aguilas International Technical Institute is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school.
Concorde Career College-Memphis is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ross College-Sylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Career College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Education Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Fresno comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Bakersfield comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 70 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pharmacy Technician/Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 52,819 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,633 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,065 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,923 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,178 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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