Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0805

at Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA

25.5 - Below AveragePublic

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

3

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$34,771

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$34,771

College Scorecard 2023

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

$34,77122% below average

Benchmark: $44,300 — average of 12 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Medical Assisting

$42,000

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Medical Assisting

+13%

National outlook for this field

BLS

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.

CIP 51.0805Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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