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2026 Best Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools in Texas

4 Colleges in the United States
663 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Degrees Awarded
$33,119 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 44 schools to find the best for pharmacy technician/assistant students.

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Best Schools for Pharmacy Technician/Assistant in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pharmacy technician/assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Our analysis ranked Lone Star College System the best school in the country for a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 46 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $35,884 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,553 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy technician/assistant details for Lone Star College System

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Austin Community College District came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 21 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Austin Community College District earn around $49,448 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $18,457 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Austin Community College District

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A rank of #3 makes San Jacinto Community College one of the top schools for pharmacy technician/assistant. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 49 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy technician/assistant degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $40,933. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $14,938 in student loans. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at San Jacinto Community College

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A rank of #4 makes Houston Community College one of the top schools for pharmacy technician/assistant. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public institution. Houston Community College awarded about 43 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $38,964 early in their careers. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $20,299 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Houston Community College

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El Paso Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 19 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $29,086 in their early career. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from El Paso Community College

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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX

Angelina College landed the #6 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Lufkin. There were roughly 10 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Angelina College in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Angelina College earn a median of $50,767 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at Angelina College

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Alvin Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Alvin. There were roughly 11 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Alvin Community College in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Alvin Community College earn a median of $55,057 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,600. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Alvin Community College

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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

College Of The Mainland landed the #8 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Set in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public institution. College Of The Mainland awarded about 12 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy technician/assistant degree recipients from College Of The Mainland generally make around $26,157. Students borrow a median of $10,928 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy technician/assistant details for College Of The Mainland

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Vernon College
Vernon, TX

Vernon College earned the #9 position for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Vernon College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Vernon. Vernon College awarded about 11 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Vernon College earn around $45,097 in the first couple years of their career. Vernon College graduates carry a median of $12,513 in student loans. Get the full pharmacy technician/assistant details for Vernon College

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Trinity Valley Community College landed the #10 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Athens. Trinity Valley Community College awarded about 12 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Trinity Valley Community College earn around $32,623 in the first couple years of their career. Trinity Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $12,323 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Trinity Valley Community College

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Lamar State College Orange placed #11 among the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Set in the town of Orange, Lamar State College Orange is a mid-sized public institution. About 12 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at Lamar State College Orange in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Lamar State College Orange earn around $45,299 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,506. Get the full pharmacy technician/assistant details for Lamar State College Orange

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Pima Medical Institute Houston earned the #12 position for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Pima Medical Institute Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Pima Medical Institute Houston awarded about 15 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Pima Medical Institute Houston earn around $38,045 in the first couple years of their career. Pima Medical Institute Houston graduates carry a median of $18,375 in student loans. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from Pima Medical Institute Houston

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Pima Medical Institute El Paso ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Pima Medical Institute El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 67 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Pima Medical Institute El Paso in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $38,045 in their early career. Pima Medical Institute El Paso graduates carry a median of $18,375 in student loans. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for Pima Medical Institute El Paso

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The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth landed the #14 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 25 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy technician/assistant degree recipients from The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth generally make around $26,556. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in pharmacy technician/assistant from The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth

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Pima Medical Institution San Antonio placed #15 among the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, Pima Medical Institution San Antonio is a small private for-profit institution. About 15 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institution San Antonio in the most recent year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institution San Antonio earn a median of $31,915 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,457. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at Pima Medical Institution San Antonio

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The College Of Health Care Professions Mcallen Campus landed the #16 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of McAllen. About 47 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at The College Of Health Care Professions Mcallen Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $26,556 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for The College Of Health Care Professions Mcallen Campus

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Cci Training Center Arlington ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Located in the city of Arlington, Cci Training Center Arlington is a small private for-profit university. Cci Training Center Arlington awarded about 39 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Cci Training Center Arlington earn a median of $29,833 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at Cci Training Center Arlington

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Rgv Careers
Pharr, TX

Rgv Careers earned the #18 position for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Rgv Careers is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pharr. About 30 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at Rgv Careers in the most recent year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $17,989 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,947 to complete this degree. Get the full pharmacy technician/assistant details for Rgv Careers

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The College Of Health Care Professions South San Antonio landed the #19 spot for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The College Of Health Care Professions South San Antonio is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 37 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Health Care Professions South San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy technician/assistant degree recipients from The College Of Health Care Professions South San Antonio generally make around $26,556. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at The College Of Health Care Professions South San Antonio

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Southern Careers Institute Pharr ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Southern Careers Institute Pharr is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pharr. Southern Careers Institute Pharr awarded about 35 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Southern Careers Institute Pharr earn a median of $21,645 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the pharmacy technician/assistant program at Southern Careers Institute Pharr

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Southern Careers Institute Corpus Christi ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Corpus Christi. There were roughly 30 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Southern Careers Institute Corpus Christi in the most recent data year. Pharmacy Technician/assistant graduates of Southern Careers Institute Corpus Christi earn a median of $21,645 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for Southern Careers Institute Corpus Christi

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Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Sw Military Drive ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Sw Military Drive is a small private for-profit institution. About 31 pharmacy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Sw Military Drive in the most recent year. Students who receive their pharmacy technician/assistant degree from Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Sw Military Drive earn around $21,645 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Sw Military Drive

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Northwest Educational Center came in at #23 for pharmacy technician/assistant this year. Set in the city of Houston, Northwest Educational Center is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 12 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Educational Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pharmacy technician/assistant program make about $23,469 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,942 to complete this degree. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for Northwest Educational Center

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Southern Careers Institute Brownsville ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best pharmacy technician/assistant schools. Located in the city of Brownsville, Southern Careers Institute Brownsville is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 34 pharmacy technician/assistant students who graduated with this degree at Southern Careers Institute Brownsville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pharmacy technician/assistant degree recipients from Southern Careers Institute Brownsville generally make around $21,645. Southern Careers Institute Brownsville graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full pharmacy technician/assistant program report for Southern Careers Institute Brownsville

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

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