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Pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

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

10 schools offer these pharmacy technician programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 1 of the 12 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are pharmacy technician (10 programs) and pharmacy technician (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 12 programs

How much does pharmacy technician training cost in Wisconsin?

$2,646 to $4,691 is what most pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,793 to $9,340

In the typical program

Finished the program
44%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
47 to 61 weeks

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

Is there free pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin?

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

All 12 pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,576
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,039
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,505
    Students counted
    233
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,576
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area Technical College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc.

    Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc., MilwaukeePharmacy technicianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,660
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc.
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,423
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $755
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,660

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lakeshore Technical College, ClevelandPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,603
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $596
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,603
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Lakeshore Technical College

  • Pharmacy technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Services Management

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lakeshore Technical College, ClevelandPharmacy technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,340
    Program website, Pharmacy Services Management at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Services Management at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,028
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,711
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,340
    Program website, Pharmacy Services Management at Lakeshore Technical College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Pharmacy Technician Basics

    Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy

    Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy, MilwaukeePharmacy technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,151
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Basics at Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Basics at Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,424
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $389
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,151
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Basics at Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,793
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,793
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Northwood Technical College

  • Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, based in Kenosha, WIPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,082
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $934
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,082
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

  • Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,745
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,745
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

  • Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

    Based in Menasha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WIPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

  • Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician With Externship

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education

    Based in Milwaukee, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education, based in Milwaukee, WIPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,899
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician With Externship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
    More details about Pharmacy Technician With Externship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,899
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician With Externship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin RapidsPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,037
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $923
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,037
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College

  • Pharmacy technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin RapidsPharmacy technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,340
    Program website, Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,711
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,340
    Program website, Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College

How to pay for pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
26th of 40
pharmacy technician programs here, against the typical state's 10
12 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 Milwaukee, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Rapids and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 programs are online.

Other training in Wisconsin

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

Where the Wisconsin pharmacy technician program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin pharmacy technician programs are on this list?

These are the pharmacy technician programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.

How the prices and results of Wisconsin 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.

Sources for the facts about pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacy Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List