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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in Washington

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 141 students earned their Pharmacy Technician/Assistant degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 177 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Majors in Washington

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 108
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 108
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
  • White: 32.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 23.4%
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Jobs for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 10,420 people employed in jobs related to a pharmacy technician/assistant degree, compared to 617,340 nationwide.

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Wages for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a pharmacy technician/assistant grad in the state is $42,470, compared to a typical salary of $34,020 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer pharmacy technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Charter College

Vancouver
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#3

Clark College

Vancouver
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,921 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,954 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending North Seattle will pay a net price of $4,988.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,644. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Graduates earn an average $33,914 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 52% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Graduates earn an average $42,457 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
393 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 49 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,431 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $42,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,856
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 319
Physical Therapy Technician 178
Occupational Therapist Assistant 80
Medical Laboratory Assistant 33
Respiratory Therapy Technician 22
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

View all majors related to Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

View Nationwide Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Report

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