Best Pharmacy Technician Schools Near Lancaster, OH (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lancaster, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs. Lancaster has a population of about 40,902. Median household income is $54,901 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning pharmacy technician-related role is Health Technologist and Technician at a median $45,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Pharmacy Technician Schools to Lancaster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer pharmacy technician programs near Lancaster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lancaster 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 Lancaster. 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

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 25.2 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 26.4 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 65.4 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 65.5 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,988
Avg net price $7,714/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 74.3 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 85.4 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 105.7 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

Cincinnati, OH 110.1 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,111
Avg net price $19,622/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Pharmacy Technician Wages Near Lancaster

Lancaster is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Pharmacy Technician$45,240Columbus, OH$47,372
Health Technologist and Technician$45,790Columbus, OH$47,948

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.

Lancaster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,901Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited pharmacy technician schools are near Lancaster, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs near Lancaster. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (25.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State College of Ohio (65.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying pharmacy technician-related roles near Lancaster are: Health Technologist and Technician ($45,790), Pharmacy Technician ($45,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pickerington instead of Lancaster?

Pickerington, OH is 14.3 miles from Lancaster 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 Lancaster an affordable place to study pharmacy technician?

Lancaster’s median household income of $54,901 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Lancaster

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

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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