Pharmacy Tech Schools in Orange, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare pharmacy tech programs in Orange, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Pharmacy Tech Schools Near Orange, CA

#1

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 5 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 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 8.2 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 9.5 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

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 15.2 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 16.7 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

#7

North-West College-Pomona

Pomona, CA 18.3 miles away BOC Score 42.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 224

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 18.7 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

#9

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 18.7 miles away BOC Score 33.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 335

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education

Pomona, CA 18.8 miles away BOC Score 59.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 57

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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