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Pharmacy Technician Programs in New Jersey

3 accredited New Jersey schools graduated 16 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in New Jersey.

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

Schools
33 cities
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
16
New Jersey median pay
$39,610−$6,140 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Piscataway, NJ 1 school

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

4500 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
8
Program cost
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Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Private for-profit two-year college in Piscataway that reported 8 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Blackwood, NJ 1 school

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
7
Program cost
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Length
1-2 years

Private for-profit two-year college in Blackwood that reported 7 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Carneys Point, NJ 1 school

Salem Community College

460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
1
College tuition
$6,150/yr
Length
1-2 years

1 Pharmacy Tech credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,150 ($9,900 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in New Jersey

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in New Jersey: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in New Jersey?

We list 3 accredited New Jersey schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 16 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in New Jersey?

Most New Jersey 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 $6,150; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in New Jersey?

The median pharmacy technician in New Jersey earns $39,610 a year ($19.04 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $59,700 or more.

Which New Jersey school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education in Piscataway reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in New Jersey: 8 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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