Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
at South Texas College in McAllen, TX
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
3
Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,084
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$32,084
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Texas
Benchmark: $42,300 — average of 26 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
South Texas College, a public institution in McAllen, TX, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and supporting patient care in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings.
Falling under CIP code 51.0805 in the health professions and related programs field, this certificate is part of the college's allied health program offerings. Related programs at South Texas College include Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General. Graduates may pursue certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon completing the program.
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