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Undergraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificates in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

3,912 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant is offered at 339 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 71% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of pharmacy technician/assistant graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors

In 2021-2022, 3,912 undergraduate certificates were awarded to pharmacy technician/assistant majors. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 3,912
Basic Certificate 2,239
Associate Degree 1,176

Earnings of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

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 undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. About 81.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 718
Women 3,194
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The racial-ethnic distribution of pharmacy technician/assistant undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 304
Black or African American 776
Hispanic or Latino 1,471
White 805
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 542
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There are 339 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

116 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Florida Vocational Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from Florida Vocational Institute. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#2

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, Nevada
84 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest Career College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from Northwest Career College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
67 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 31,500 attend the school each year. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 67 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

American Career College - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
62 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Career College - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 undergraduate certificates were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at American Career College - Los Angeles. Of these students, 75% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
59 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
56 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at Lone Star College System awarded 56 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
50 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 46,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from Houston Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, California
48 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

UEI College-Fresno is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from UEI College-Fresno. Of these students, 79% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

North-West College - Riverside

Riverside, California
45 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North-West College - Riverside. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from NWC Riverside. Of these students, 79% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

American Career College - Ontario

Ontario, California
44 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Career College - Ontario is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 undergraduate certificates were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at American Career College - Ontario. Of these students, 87% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista

Chula Vista, California
44 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from PMI Chula Vista. Of these students, 80% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe

West Monroe, Louisiana
43 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 undergraduate certificates were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#12

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, California
43 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

UEI College-Gardena is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from UEI College-Gardena. Of these students, 77% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, California
40 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North-West College-Long Beach. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from NWC Long Beach. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#15

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia awarded 39 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, California
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

UEI College-Riverside is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at UEI College-Riverside awarded 39 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

36 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The pharmacy technician/assistant program at The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio awarded 36 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

35 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pima Medical Institute - El Paso comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in pharmacy technician/assistant. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 undergraduate certificates were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at PMI El Paso. Of these students, 66% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

American Career College - Anaheim

Anaheim, California
35 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is American Career College - Anaheim. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 undergraduate certificates were handed out to pharmacy technician/assistant majors at American Career College - Anaheim. Of these students, 71% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for pharmacy technician/assistant majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in pharmacy technician/assistant from PMI Tucson. Of these students, 70% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medical/Clinical Assistant 38,705
Other Allied Health Services 384
Physical Therapy Technician 193
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 71
Occupational Therapist Assistant 37

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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