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Pharmacy Technician Programs in New York

1 accredited New York school graduated 20 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what pharmacy technicians earn in New York.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
$2,200median $2,200
Graduates 2023–24
20
New York median pay
$43,930−$1,820 vs U.S.

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Pharmacy Technician Programs in New York, NY 1 school

Access Careers

474 Fulton Avenue, Suite 201, Hempstead, NY 11550
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
20
Program cost
$2,200
Length
3 months

Private for-profit career school in Hempstead that reported 20 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $2,200 for a program of about 3 months.

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in New York

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in New York: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in New York?

We list 1 accredited New York schools that graduated Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 20 Pharmacy Tech credentials that year.

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in New York?

1 New York schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $2,200 to $2,200, with a median of $2,200. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in New York?

The median pharmacy technician in New York earns $43,930 a year ($21.12 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $64,690 or more.

Which New York school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

Access Careers in Hempstead reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in New York: 20 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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