Best Pharmacy Technician Schools Near Sonora, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sonora, California has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs. Sonora has a population of about 4,965. Median household income is $62,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning pharmacy technician-related role is Pharmacist at a median $164,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Pharmacy Technician Schools to Sonora

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer pharmacy technician programs near Sonora, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sonora city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sonora. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

Salida, CA 42.8 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,317
Avg net price $26,706/yr
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  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carrington College-Stockton

Stockton, CA 51.2 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
41.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,633
Avg net price $37,481/yr
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  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA 65.2 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,446
Avg net price $5,981/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carrington College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 66.7 miles from Sonora
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,633
Avg net price $41,338/yr
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  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

Sacramento, CA 68.3 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,047
Avg net price $16,605/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Asher College

Sacramento, CA 69.9 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,468
Avg net price $35,499/yr
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  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#8

San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno

Fresno, CA 86.1 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,317
Avg net price $25,656/yr
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  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California pharmacy technician page.

Pharmacy Technician Wages Near Sonora

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Pharmacy Technician $55,110
Health Technologist and Technician $60,390
Pharmacist $164,610

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Sonora at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 4,965 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,621 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited pharmacy technician schools are near Sonora, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs near Sonora. The closest is San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in Salida, CA (42.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Sacramento (66.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying pharmacy technician roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying pharmacy technician-related roles in California are: Pharmacist ($164,610), Health Technologist and Technician ($60,390), Pharmacy Technician ($55,110). Wages for Sonora workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Sonora?

Oakdale, CA is 29.5 miles from Sonora and has its own set of local pharmacy technician programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sonora an affordable place to study pharmacy technician?

Sonora’s median household income of $62,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sonora while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Sonora

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sonora:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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