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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Illinois

107 students earned Pharmacy Technician/Assistant degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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 66
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 66
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 66
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41

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: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 27.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 26.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
7,313 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,482 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 26% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,852 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,274. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Coyne College

Chicago
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
531 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,915. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,572 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,485 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,283 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $18,908.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,263 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,288 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#7

South Suburban College

South Holland
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,366 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,204. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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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