Pharmacy technician training in Alabama

9 pharmacy technician programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these pharmacy technician programs, and Alabama has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense medications, manage stock and serve customers. Many programs award a certificate after a year or less, most states regulate the work in some way, and some states and employers require certification.¹

In Alabama, all 9 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

All 9 are the same kind of program: pharmacy technician.

See the 9 programs

How much does pharmacy technician training cost in Alabama?

$1,300 to $1,499 is what most pharmacy technician programs in Alabama cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $999 to $15,957

In the typical program

Finished the program: 88%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Alabama's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated: about $20,300
Length: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alabama may also offer pharmacy technician training. How these figures are made

Is there free pharmacy technician training in Alabama?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 24 people at 3 of the 9 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most pharmacy technician programs in Alabama cost $1,300 to $1,499. Prices on this page run from $999 to $15,957.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 9 pharmacy technician programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding

9 programs

Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Jefferson State Community College, BirminghamPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,200
Price if you pay yourself$999
10 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Pharmacy Technician at Jefferson State Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Jefferson State Community College
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$5,799
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$670
Students counted
77
Earned a year, estimated
$23,200
Price if you pay yourself
$999
students trained with WIOA funding
10
School website, Pharmacy Technician at Jefferson State Community College
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lawson State Community College, BirminghamPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,017
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Pharmacy Technician Assistant at Lawson State Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician Assistant at Lawson State Community College
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$6,424
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$383
Students counted
71
Earned a year, estimated
$25,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,017
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Pharmacy Technician Assistant at Lawson State Community College
Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Shelton State Community College, TuscaloosaPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,499
Program website, Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$3,898
Length
12 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$578
Students counted
49
Earned a year, estimated
$15,600
Price if you pay yourself
$1,499
Program website, Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at Shelton State Community College
Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technology
Fortis College - Dothan Campus
Dothan
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Fortis College - Dothan Campus, DothanPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,200
Price if you pay yourself$15,957
Program website, Pharmacy Technology at Fortis College - Dothan Campus
More details about Pharmacy Technology at Fortis College - Dothan Campus
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$3,562
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,420
Students counted
35
Earned a year, estimated
$14,200
Price if you pay yourself
$15,957
Program website, Pharmacy Technology at Fortis College - Dothan Campus
Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Calhoun Community College
Decatur
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Calhoun Community College, DecaturPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,300
Price if you pay yourself$999
8 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Calhoun Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Calhoun Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$5,070
Length
8 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
$20,300
Price if you pay yourself
$999
students trained with WIOA funding
8
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Calhoun Community College
Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Enterprise State Community College, EnterprisePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,400
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Enterprise State Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Enterprise State Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
17
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,400
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Enterprise State Community College
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Genesis Allied Health Services LLC
Auburn
High school diploma or equivalent
Genesis Allied Health Services LLC, AuburnPharmacy technicianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,300
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Genesis Allied Health Services LLC
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Genesis Allied Health Services LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,300
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Genesis Allied Health Services LLC
Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship
LBW
Andalusia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
LBW, AndalusiaPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,399
Program website, Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at LBW
More details about Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at LBW
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,399
Program website, Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship at LBW
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Alabama Community College, RainsvillePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,400
Program website, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Northeast Alabama Community College
More details about Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Northeast Alabama Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$160
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,400
Program website, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Northeast Alabama Community College

How to pay for pharmacy technician training in Alabama

WIOA funding can pay for pharmacy technician training in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for pharmacy technician training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for pharmacy technician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Pharmacy technician training in Alabama

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 3rd of 40
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 0 of 18
pharmacy technician programs here, against the typical state's 10: 9 vs 10

State comparisons use the same figures as the pharmacy technician training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Pharmacy technician training in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Dothan and other Alabama cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Alabama

How pharmacy technician training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Alabama

Where the Alabama pharmacy technician program numbers come from

Which Alabama pharmacy technician programs are on this list?

These are the pharmacy technician programs Alabama approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How the prices and results of Alabama pharmacy technician programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

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Pharmacy technician training in Alabama

How much does pharmacy technician training cost in Alabama?

Is there free pharmacy technician training in Alabama?

All 9 pharmacy technician programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding