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Pharmacy Technician Programs in North Dakota

1 accredited North Dakota 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 North Dakota.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
12
North Dakota median pay
$47,560+$1,810 vs U.S.

Pharmacy Technician Programs in Wahpeton, ND 1 school

North Dakota State College of Science

800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND 58076
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
12
College tuition
$4,997/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public two-year college in Richland County graduated 12 Pharmacy Tech students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,997 ($5,995 out of state).

How to get Pharmacy Tech certified in North Dakota

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

Pharmacy Technician Programs in North Dakota: FAQ

How many Pharmacy Tech programs are in North Dakota?

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

How much do pharmacy technician programs cost in North Dakota?

Most North Dakota 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 $4,997; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in North Dakota?

The median pharmacy technician in North Dakota earns $47,560 a year ($22.86 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $45,750 nationally. The top 10% earn $63,850 or more.

Which North Dakota school trains the most pharmacy technicians?

North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton reported the most Pharmacy Tech graduates in North Dakota: 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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