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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Arkansas

3 accredited Arkansas schools graduated 88 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Arkansas.

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

Schools
33 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
88
Arkansas median pay
$38,680−$7,070 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Russellville, AR 1 school

Arkansas Tech University

305 West Q Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
68
College tuition
$5,995/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public four-year institution in Russellville that reported 68 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,995 ($11,989 out of state).

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Beebe, AR 1 school

Arkansas State University-Beebe

1000 Iowa Street, Beebe, AR 72012
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
18
College tuition
$2,736/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

18 Pharmacy Tech credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,736 ($4,560 out of state).

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Camden, AR 1 school

Southern Arkansas University Tech

6415 Spellman Road, Camden, AR 71701
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
2
College tuition
$3,300/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Camden that reported 2 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($4,680 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Arkansas

  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 Arkansas requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Arkansas: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Arkansas?

We list 3 accredited Arkansas schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 3 of them public. Together they awarded 88 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Arkansas?

Most Arkansas 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 $3,300; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Arkansas?

The median pharmacy technician in Arkansas earns $38,680 a year ($18.60 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $48,620 or more.

Which Arkansas school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Arkansas: 68 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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