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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Montana

1 accredited Montana school graduated 12 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Montana.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
12
Montana median pay
$49,400+$3,650 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Great Falls, MT 1 school

University of Providence

1301 20th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405
Private nonprofit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
12
College tuition
$28,618/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Private nonprofit four-year institution in Great Falls that reported 12 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $28,618.

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Montana

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Montana: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Montana?

We list 1 accredited Montana schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 12 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Montana?

Most Montana 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 $28,618; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Montana?

The median pharmacy technician in Montana earns $49,400 a year ($23.75 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $60,780 or more.

Which Montana school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

University of Providence in Great Falls reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Montana: 12 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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