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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Mississippi

1 accredited Mississippi 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 Mississippi.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
4
Mississippi median pay
$39,040−$6,710 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Ellisville, MS 1 school

Jones County Junior College

900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437
Public Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$3,750/yr
Length
Associate degree

Public two-year college in Ellisville that reported 4 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,750 ($5,750 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Mississippi

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Mississippi: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Mississippi?

We list 1 accredited Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Most Mississippi 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 $3,750; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Mississippi?

The median pharmacy technician in Mississippi earns $39,040 a year ($18.77 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $49,250 or more.

Which Mississippi school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Jones County Junior College in Ellisville reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Mississippi: 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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