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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 376 students earned their Pharmacy Technician/Assistant degrees in LA.

In this state, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is the 13th most popular major out of a total 119 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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 342
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 342
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Associate Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 54.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Grads in Louisiana

There are 7,010 people in the state and 617,340 people in the nation working in pharmacy technician/assistant jobs.

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Wages for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant grads earn an average of $32,700 in the state and $34,020 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Louisiana that offer pharmacy technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,732 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,316.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
83 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,429.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,311.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
77 Total Students

In their early career, Unitech Training Academy-Metairie grads earn an average salary of $20,732. An average student at Unitech Training Academy-Metairie will pay a net price of $20,523. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $22,657 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,419.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
408 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,738 a year. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Ayers Career College

Shreveport
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,218 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Unitech Training Academy-Houma grads earn an average salary of $20,732. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,837. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
67 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,732 a year.

#10

Infinity College

Lafayette
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
278 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $31,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,467
Physical Therapy Technician 80
Occupational Therapist Assistant 67
Other Allied Health Services 20
Respiratory Therapy Technician 9

View all majors related to Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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