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Career Area: Health Science
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-536-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Pharmacy Technician at work

Pharmacy Technician (One-Year) Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician

Average Median Wage

$32487

Pharmacy Technician (One-Year) Programs

Pharmacy Technicians are individuals educated and trained to assist registered pharmacists in institutional and community pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians perform many tasks in the pharmacy, including record keeping, preparation of medications, and distribution and delivery of medications. Students who successfully complete the one-year program will receive a vocational diploma. They will be able to perform the tasks necessary for employment in institutional and community pharmacies.


Pharmacy Technician (One-Year) Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 287,000 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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