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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in Iowa

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 18 students earned their Pharmacy Technician/Assistant degrees in IA.

In this state, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is the 64th most popular major out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Grads in Iowa

6,890 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 Iowa

A typical salary for a pharmacy technician/assistant grad in the state is $32,560, compared to a typical salary of $34,020 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer pharmacy technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,078 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,236.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,716 Total Students

A typical student attending Northwest Iowa Community College will pay a net price of $11,076. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 295
Physical Therapy Technician 86
Occupational Therapist Assistant 73
Medical Laboratory Assistant 4

View all majors related to Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Report

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