Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is offered at 365 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,541 students 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 | 1,189 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,581 |
Earnings of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 445 |
| Women | 2,225 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 929 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 144 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 824 | 30.9% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 19.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 128 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 13 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 439 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 264 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 250 basic certificates 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.
Ultimate Medical Academy comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 178 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 136 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to 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 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aguilas International Technical Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school.
Concorde Career College-Memphis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ross College-Sylvania is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 101 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate 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.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their basic certificate 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.
Northwest Career College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Education Institute is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 80 basic certificates 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.
UEI College-Fresno comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This school awarded 77 basic certificates 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-Ontario is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
UEI College-Bakersfield is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 67 basic certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a popular choice for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their basic certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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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