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University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas · Private non-profit university
Address: 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 · Phone: (210) 829-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of the Incarnate Word is a private non-profit trade/career school in San Antonio, TX offering pharmacy technician programs, accredited by multiple bodies including SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of University of the Incarnate Word carry a median debt of $27,000 and earn a median of $56,733 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of the Incarnate Word; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, with 44.6% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
University of the Incarnate Word is a private non-profit university located in San Antonio, Texas. The school participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Among its many accreditors, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the campus offers pharmacy technician programs as its trade-focused offering, with 5 completers reported in the program family data.
Federal data shows a median debt of $27,000 among graduates and median earnings of $56,733 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus fits students pursuing a focused pharmacy technician credential within a larger university setting rather than a purely vocational program length; whether this suits an adult career-changer specifically is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and program details directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, since specific figures like completion rate and cost were not available in this data set.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of the Incarnate Word offers pharmacy technician programs, with 5 completers reported in federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditors including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools among several others covering specific health science programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 63.5%. A direct comparison between this campus and the state average is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates are $56,733 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
University of the Incarnate Word is a private non-profit institution, which typically means tuition revenue is reinvested into the school rather than distributed to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the pharmacy technician programs is not reported in this data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?225627 or by contacting the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing the pharmacy technician program are not reported in this data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact University of the Incarnate Word at (210) 829-6000 or visit https://www.uiw.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering pharmacy technician programs is not reported in this data set; check the College Scorecard for comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.