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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Missouri

2 accredited Missouri schools graduated 7 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Missouri.

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

Schools
22 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
7
Missouri median pay
$40,100−$5,650 vs U.S.

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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Sedalia, MO 1 school

State Fair Community College

3201 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$3,024/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

4 Pharmacy Tech credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,024 ($6,168 out of state).

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Trenton, MO 1 school

North Central Missouri College

1301 Main St, Trenton, MO 64683
Public Associate degreeCertificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
3
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Grundy County graduated 3 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,300 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Missouri

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Missouri: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Missouri?

We list 2 accredited Missouri schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 2 of them public. Together they awarded 7 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Missouri?

Most Missouri 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 $3,012; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Missouri?

The median pharmacy technician in Missouri earns $40,100 a year ($19.28 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $54,600 or more.

Which Missouri school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

State Fair Community College in Sedalia reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Missouri: 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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