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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Alaska

2 accredited Alaska schools graduated 29 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Alaska.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
21 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
29
Alaska median pay
$52,640+$6,890 vs U.S.

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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Anchorage, AK 2 schools

Charter College

2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120, Anchorage, AK 99508
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
22
College tuition
$18,075/yr
Length
1-2 years

22 Pharmacy Tech credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $18,075.

University of Alaska Anchorage

3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
7
College tuition
$6,192/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public four-year institution in Anchorage that reported 7 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,192 ($19,776 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Alaska

  1. Check your state board of pharmacy’s rules. Many states require registration before you can work.
  2. Complete a training program. PTCB eligibility requires a PTCB-recognized program or equivalent work experience.
  3. Pass the PTCE (CPhT) or ExCPT.
  4. Renew certification every two years with continuing education.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Alaska requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Alaska: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Alaska?

We list 2 accredited Alaska schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 29 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Alaska?

Most Alaska schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $12,134; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Alaska?

The median pharmacy technician in Alaska earns $52,640 a year ($25.31 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $70,720 or more.

Which Alaska school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Charter College in Anchorage reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Alaska: 22 in 2023–24.

How long does Pharmacy Tech training take?

Certificate programs commonly take a few months to a year; associate-degree programs take about 2 years.

What exam do pharmacy technicians take?

National certifications: PTCB’s CPhT (via the PTCE) and NHA’s ExCPT.

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