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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Idaho

2 accredited Idaho schools graduated 15 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Idaho.

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

Schools
22 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
15
Idaho median pay
$46,420+$670 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Pocatello, ID 1 school

Idaho State University

921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
9
College tuition
$5,992/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

9 Pharmacy Tech credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,992 ($25,102 out of state).

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Boise, ID 1 school

Carrington College-Boise

1299 North Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
6
Program cost
Ask school
Length
1-2 years

6 Pharmacy Tech credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college.

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Idaho

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Idaho: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Idaho?

We list 2 accredited Idaho schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 15 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Idaho?

Most Idaho 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 $5,992; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Idaho?

The median pharmacy technician in Idaho earns $46,420 a year ($22.32 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $59,230 or more.

Which Idaho school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Idaho State University in Pocatello reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Idaho: 9 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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