Winona, Minnesota has 4 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs, with tuition ranging from $5,002 to $15,840 per year for indexed programs. Winona has a population of about 25,998. Median household income is $56,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning pharmacy technician-related role is Health Technologist and Technician at a median $59,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Pharmacy Technician Schools to Winona
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer pharmacy technician programs near Winona, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winona 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Winona.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,652
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,399
Avg net price
$11,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,086
Avg net price
$13,812/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,460
Avg net price
$10,272/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,940
Out‑of‑state$5,940
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,342
Avg net price
$16,434/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,068
Avg net price
$9,082/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,080
Avg net price
$17,962/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,285
Avg net price
$11,191/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,491
Out‑of‑state$6,491
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota pharmacy technician page.
Pharmacy Technician Wages Near Winona
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide) |
|---|
| Pharmacy Technician | $48,300 |
| Health Technologist and Technician | $59,540 |
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.
Winona at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,998 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,163 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Winona-Area Cities With Pharmacy Technician Programs
- La Crosse, WI – 27.0 mi away (102,427 pop)
- Rochester, MN – 40.2 mi away (114,976 pop)
- Eau Claire, WI – 53.8 mi away (106,681 pop)
- Austin, MN – 70.1 mi away (25,105 pop)
- Hastings, MN – 75.1 mi away (22,761 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited pharmacy technician schools are near Winona, MN?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs near Winona. The closest is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, MN (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mid-State Technical College (96.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying pharmacy technician roles in Minnesota?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying pharmacy technician-related roles in Minnesota are: Health Technologist and Technician ($59,540), Pharmacy Technician ($48,300). Wages for Winona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in La Crosse instead of Winona?
La Crosse, WI is 27.0 miles from Winona 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 Winona an affordable place to study pharmacy technician?
Winona’s median household income of $56,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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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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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