Pharmacy Tech Schools in Costa Mesa, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare pharmacy tech programs in Costa Mesa, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Pharmacy Tech Schools Near Costa Mesa, CA

#1

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 6.4 miles away BOC Score 65.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,180
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,756
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 4,430
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 7.6 miles away BOC Score 65.2
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  • 12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840-9201
  • (714) 703-1900
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 551

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

North-West College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 12.2 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 227

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 13.4 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 16.4 miles away BOC Score 33.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 335

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 17.2 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

American University of Health Sciences

Signal Hill, CA 17.4 miles away BOC Score 80.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $24,575
  • Out-of-state tuition: $24,575
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 18.4 miles away BOC Score 56.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,110
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 21 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA 26.2 miles away BOC Score 42.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 1,716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Pharmacy Tech Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $55,110 $26.50 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,750 $22.00 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2052 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • ASHP/ACPE accreditation status
  • PTCB or ExCPT certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Pharmacy externship hours (retail, hospital, specialty)
  • State registration or licensing requirements
  • Sterile and non-sterile compounding training

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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