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Associate Degrees in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

1,136 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 145 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 76% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of pharmacy technician/assistant graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,136 students earned their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pharmacy technician/assistant at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,756
Basic Certificate 2,501
Associate Degree 1,136

Earnings of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pharmacy technician/assistant majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 172
Women 964
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The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy technician/assistant associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 50
Black or African American 245
Hispanic or Latino 542
White 223
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 68
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There are 145 colleges that offer an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

253 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for pharmacy technician/assistant students seekingan associate degree is Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at UMA Clearwater. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#2

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
168 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

National University College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at National University College awarded 168 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Universidad del Este

Carolina, Puerto Rico
45 Yearly Graduations
87% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad del Este. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at UNE. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#4

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
43 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from UMET. About 70% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

39 Yearly Graduations
62% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Of these students, 62% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
37 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Universidad del Turabo. About 70% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#8

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
27 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clover Park Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from CPTC. About 85% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

ASA College

Brooklyn, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ASA College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at ASA Institute. About 94% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Cerritos College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Cerritos College. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at Austin Community College District awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, North Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnston Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Johnston Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vincennes University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Vincennes University. Of these students, 90% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

El Paso Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at El Paso Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Huertas College

Caguas, Puerto Rico
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Huertas College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at Huertas College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Remington College - Memphis Campus

Memphis, Tennessee
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Remington College - Memphis Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Remington College - Memphis Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest Vista College. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Northwest Vista College. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Georgia Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at West Georgia Technical College. About 78% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bossier Parish Community College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at Bossier Parish Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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