Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
at Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
3
Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,771
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$34,771
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 Washington
Benchmark: $44,300 — average of 12 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
Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA offers a two- to four-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This public college program provides instruction in pharmaceutical terminology, medication dispensing, drug interactions, pharmacy law, and pharmacy operations to prepare students for roles supporting licensed pharmacists in retail and clinical settings.
The program is part of the pharmacy sciences field (CIP 51.0805). Related programs at Yakima Valley College include Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Medical/Clinical Assistant, all at the certificate level. The college also offers a Network and System Administration associate degree, giving students in Yakima, WA access to both health and technology credentials.
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