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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Nevada

3 accredited Nevada schools graduated 122 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in Nevada.

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

Schools
31 city
Lowest published cost
$15,499median $17,019
Graduates 2023–24
122
Nevada median pay
$47,980+$2,230 vs U.S.

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Pharmacy Technician Programs in Las Vegas, NV 3 schools

Northwest Career College

7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
81
Program cost
$15,499
Length
9 months

This private for-profit two-year college in Clark County graduated 81 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,499 for a program of about 9 months.

Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas

3333 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
26
Program cost
$17,019
Length
9 months

This private for-profit two-year college in Clark County graduated 26 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,019 for a program of about 9 months.

Nevada Career Institute

3231 North Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
15
Program cost
$18,441
Length
9 months

Private for-profit two-year college in Las Vegas that reported 15 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,441 for a program of about 9 months.

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in Nevada

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Nevada: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in Nevada?

We list 3 accredited Nevada schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 122 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in Nevada?

3 Nevada schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $15,499 to $18,441, with a median of $17,019. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Nevada?

The median pharmacy technician in Nevada earns $47,980 a year ($23.07 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $62,500 or more.

Which Nevada school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Northwest Career College in Las Vegas reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in Nevada: 81 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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