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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Massachusetts

1 accredited Massachusetts school graduated 4 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Massachusetts.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
4
Massachusetts median pay
$46,470+$720 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Worcester, MA 1 school

Quinsigamond Community College

670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$576/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Worcester County graduated 4 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $576 ($5,520 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Massachusetts

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Massachusetts: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Massachusetts?

We list 1 accredited Massachusetts schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 4 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Massachusetts?

Most Massachusetts 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 $576; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Massachusetts?

The median pharmacy technician in Massachusetts earns $46,470 a year ($22.34 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $71,070 or more.

Which Massachusetts school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Massachusetts: 4 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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