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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in Illinois

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Illinois

101 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is the 54th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors in Illinois

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 72
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a pharmacy technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pharmacy technician/assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 27.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.8%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Grads in Illinois

31,560 people in the state and 617,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to pharmacy technician/assistant.

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Wages for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Jobs in Illinois

In this state, pharmacy technician/assistant grads earn an average of $33,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,020.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer pharmacy technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

A typical student attending Oakton Community College will pay a net price of $6,277. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,821 after earning their degree at this institution. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,140. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,697 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Heartland Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,109.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. In their early career, SIC grads earn an average salary of $26,952. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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South Suburban College

South Holland
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,691 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers pharmacy technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Pharmacy Technicians 5% $31,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pharmacy technician/assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,417
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 793
Physical Therapy Technician 349
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Other Allied Health Services 21
Anesthesiologist Assistant 20
Medical Laboratory Assistant 10

View all majors related to Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Report

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