Pharmacy technician schools

Compare 379 schools with pharmacy technician programs in 45 states. Pharmacy technicians in the U.S. earn a median $45,750 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.

Schools
379
States
45
Median pay (U.S.)
$45,750
Job growth, 2025–35
+6.4%

24 pharmacy technician schools nationwide

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  1. Access Careers

    Hempstead, NY · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2
  2. Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14
  3. Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +28
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  5. Allegany College of Maryland

    Cumberland, MD · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +13
  6. Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +2
  7. Alvin Community College

    Alvin, TX · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +9
  8. American Career College - Anaheim

    Anaheim, CA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7
  9. American Career College - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4
  10. American Career College - Ontario

    Ontario, CA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +6
  11. Angelina College

    Lufkin, TX · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +12
  12. Arizona College - Glendale

    Glendale, AZ · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +2
  13. Arkansas State University - Beebe

    Beebe, AR · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13
  14. Asher College - Sacramento

    Sacramento, CA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
  15. Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta, GA · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29
  16. Augusta Technical College

    Augusta, GA · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26
  17. Barton County Community College

    Great Bend, KS · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Plumbing
    • Carpentry
    • +11
  18. Baton Rouge Community College

    Baton Rouge, LA · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18
  19. Bidwell Training Center

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1
  20. Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville, WI · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22
  21. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21
  22. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29
  23. Carrington College - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3
  24. Carrington College - Boise

    Boise, ID · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4
  25. Carrington College - Mesa

    Mesa, AZ · Private

    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

Pharmacy technician schools by state

Pharmacy technician schools in major cities

What pharmacy technicians earn nationally

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$45,750
$22.00 an hour
Typical range
$36,020–$61,040
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in the U.S.
471,680
Job growth, 2025–35
+6.4%
44,700 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pharmacy technician schools are there?

We list 379 schools with pharmacy technician programs in 45 states. California has the most, with 66. Together they reported 7,434 pharmacy technician graduates in the latest federal data.

How much do pharmacy technicians make?

The national median pay is $45,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 6.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.

How do I find pharmacy technician schools near me?

Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.