Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

CIP 51.0805 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

354

434 total including inactive

States

Across 42 states

Graduates (2024)

5,362

Total completions

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 42 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$105,620

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+17.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,435

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $29,760, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,003 (18.7%)

Female: 4,359 (81.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 227 (4.2%)

Certificate: 5,135 (95.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Social

Investigative

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.