Pharmacy Technician · Maryland
Pharmacy Technician colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 40 U.S. colleges in Maryland that offer Pharmacy Technician programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Pharmacy Technician trains you to prepare and dispense medications under a pharmacist's supervision, building skills in prescription processing, dosage measurement, and pharmacy operations.
Schools in Maryland that offer Pharmacy Technician
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
6,327
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,195
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,001
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
2,047
Fortis College-Landover
Landover, MD · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,537
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
576
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Garrett College
McHenry, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
424
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,783
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Hood College
Frederick, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$45,870
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,071
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,080
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,779
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$63,340
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
29,890
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, MD · Community College · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,075
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
4,933
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$49,647
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
2,869
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,118
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,801
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
2,432
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$41,910
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,834
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,914
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,049
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,445
Towson University
Towson, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,306
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
19,410
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,772
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,085
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57,529
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,412
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
7,000
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$25,200
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
612
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,744
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,047
Pharmacy Technician programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 40 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
40
Public / private
27 / 13
Universities / 2-year
22 / 18
Cities represented
27
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$63,340
Median in-state tuition
$8,949
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
Johns Hopkins University
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland Global Campus
57,529 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Pharmacy Technician program
- Medical and pharmaceutical terminology used to read and process prescriptions
- Principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, including how common drug classes work
- Drug identification with brand and generic names and therapeutic uses
- Pharmaceutical calculations, dosage conversions, and measurement techniques
- Prescription interpretation, data entry, and accurate label preparation
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures and aseptic technique
- Inventory control, ordering, storage, and handling of controlled substances
- Pharmacy law, regulations, patient privacy, and safety and error-prevention practices
- Patient communication, record-keeping, and pharmacy billing and business operations
Where a Pharmacy Technician degree can lead
- Pharmacy technician
- Hospital pharmacy technician
- Retail or community pharmacy technician
- Sterile compounding pharmacy technician
- Pharmacy inventory or purchasing technician
- Mail-order or specialty pharmacy technician
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 pharmacy technicians median $43,460).
A Pharmacy Technician program prepares you to work under a pharmacist's supervision to fill prescriptions, compound and label medications, manage inventory, and keep accurate records. Coursework covers pharmaceutical and medical terminology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification and common brand and generic names, dosage calculations and pharmaceutical measurement, sterile and non-sterile compounding technique, and the laws and regulations that govern dispensing. Where the Pharmacy major centers on the doctoral-level clinical science of prescribing, drug therapy decisions, and counseling patients, this program focuses on the technical and operational work of preparing and dispensing what a pharmacist authorizes. It also differs from Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting, which support physicians and dentists with clinical and front-office tasks, and from Phlebotomy, which centers narrowly on drawing and handling blood specimens.
Most pharmacy technicians enter through a postsecondary certificate or an associate program, often paired with supervised lab or externship hours and an entry-level credential; many states require registration or certification, and a high school diploma is the common starting point for the occupation. Graduates work in retail and community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care, mail-order and specialty pharmacies, and compounding settings, with some moving into sterile compounding, inventory, or technician supervision over time. Requirements vary by state board of pharmacy, and certification through bodies such as the PTCB or ExCPT is frequently expected, so confirm the rules where you plan to work. A program is a foundation rather than a guarantee, and demand and conditions differ by region, employer, and care setting.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of pharmacy technicians, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $43,460 and projects employment to grow about 6.4% from 2024 to 2034; a high school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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