Best Pharmacy Technician Schools Near Central, LA (2026)

Central, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs. Central has a population of about 29,603. Median household income is $90,091 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, the top-earning pharmacy technician-related role is Pharmacy Technician at a median $45,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Pharmacy Technician Schools to Central

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

#1

Fortis College-Baton Rouge

📍 Baton Rouge, LA • 7.5 miles from Central

• 2 year

29.1 BOC Score

Graduation rate 55%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,886

Avg net price $25,781/yr

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Contact

• 14111 Airline Hwy, Suite 101 Baton Rouge, LA 70817
• (225) 248-1015
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#2

Baton Rouge Community College

📍 Baton Rouge, LA • 9.7 miles from Central

• 2 year
• Campus + Online

43.7 BOC Score

Graduation rate 24%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,581

Avg net price $9,474/yr

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• 201 Community College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• (866) 217-9823
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#3

Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge

📍 Baton Rouge, LA • 10.1 miles from Central

• 2 year
• Accredited

22.8 BOC Score

Graduation rate 53%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,707

Avg net price $21,757/yr

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• 4354 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite D295 Baton Rouge, LA 70816
• (337) 988-4042
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Council on Occupational Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard

#4

Delta College Inc

📍 Covington, LA • 57.0 miles from Central

• 2 year

37.4 BOC Score

Graduation rate 70%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,044

Avg net price $23,128/yr

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• 19231 N. 6th Street Covington, LA 70433-8947
• (985) 892-6651
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#5

Infinity College

📍 Lafayette, LA • 61.2 miles from Central

• 2 year
• Campus + Online

86.3 BOC Score

Graduation rate 84%

Avg net price $230/yr

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• 2600 Louisiana Avenue Lafayette, LA 70501-8833
• (337) 261-9009
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#6

Remington College-Lafayette Campus

📍 Lafayette, LA • 66.6 miles from Central

• 2 year

23.0 BOC Score

Graduation rate 51%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,349

Avg net price $29,592/yr

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Contact

• 4021-A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 100A Lafayette, LA 70503
• (337) 981-4010
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#7

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

📍 Lafayette, LA • 67.2 miles from Central

• 2 year
• Campus + Online

35.5 BOC Score

Graduation rate 59%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,707

Avg net price $23,394/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 3253 Ambassador Caffery Lafayette, LA 70506
• (337) 988-4042
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#8

Northshore Technical Community College

📍 Lacombe, LA • 67.3 miles from Central

• 2 year
• Campus + Online

41.6 BOC Score

Graduation rate 39%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,734

Avg net price $10,773/yr

TuitionContact school for pricing

Contact

• 65556 Centerpoint Blvd. Lacombe, LA 70445
• (985) 545-1500
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Key stats

• Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

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

Pharmacy Technician Wages Near Central

Central is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area (BLS area code 12940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Central at a Glance

Other Central-Area Cities With Pharmacy Technician Programs

• Baton Rouge, LA – 9.9 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Hammond, LA – 34.8 mi away (69,616 pop)
• Mandeville, LA – 57.8 mi away (95,576 pop)
• Morgan City, LA – 59.8 mi away (30,061 pop)
• Kenner, LA – 60.1 mi away (67,089 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited pharmacy technician schools are near Central, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs near Central. The closest is Fortis College-Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Infinity College (61.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying pharmacy technician roles near Central?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying pharmacy technician-related roles near Central are: Pharmacy Technician ($45,550), Health Technologist and Technician ($38,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Baton Rouge instead of Central?

Baton Rouge, LA is 9.9 miles from Central 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 Central an affordable place to study pharmacy technician?

Central’s median household income of $90,091 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Central while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.

Learn More About Pharmacy Technician Programs

• Main Pharmacy Technician degree guide
• Online Pharmacy Technician programs in Louisiana
• Pharmacy Technician programs by state

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Data verified: August 25, 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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