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Student outcomes (2023)

Pharmacy Technician Program graduates: Where are they now?

Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds. You don’t need a medical background or experience in health care to become a pharmacy technician. If you are passionate about helping people and love interacting with patients, but aren’t interested in clinical work, becoming a pharmacy technician could be a wonderful career option. It's one of the few health care professions that works with patients, but does not work with procedures or direct patient care.

See what a few of our graduates have to say about our program and being a pharmacy technician.

Jessica Patzner, C.Ph.T.

Jessica Patzner, C.Ph.T.

2026 Rochester graduate who now works as a pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

When I chose to apply for the Pharmacy Technician program, I was ready to continue helping people while developing new skills to grow both personally and professionally. After starting the program, I realized there were far more opportunities available as a pharmacy technician than I had originally expected. I immediately began building my knowledge and experience through the hands-on learning opportunities the program offered, which helped prepare me for my career as a pharmacy technician. I am always learning new things and growing as an employee, and I am excited to see what the future holds in my chosen career!

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Mike May, C.Ph.T.

Mike May, C.Ph.T.

2025 Rochester graduate who now works as a pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

I was seeking a career that offered both opportunity and long-term growth. I was fortunate to be selected for the Pharmacy Technician Program, and it quickly became clear that I had made the right choice. The program not only equips you with the technical skills necessary to become a competent Pharmacy Technician but also provides valuable insight into the diverse roles technicians play within the field. The broad exposure allowed me to better understand my own strengths and clarify the potential directions my career could take.

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Grace Riess, C.Ph.T.

Grace Riess, C.Ph.T.

2024 Rochester graduate who now works as a pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

After high school I was uncertain about my career path. However, I knew I had a passion for helping others, which led me to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program. I realized this would allow me to make a positive impact in people’s lives. The program provided both hands-on experience and self-study opportunities, giving me the foundation I needed to successfully begin and grow in my career.

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Sadie Omar, C.Ph.T.

Sadie Omar, C.Ph.T.

2024 Rochester graduate who now works as a pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

After completing college, I wasn’t sure what was going to come next in my education/career plans. After discovering the Pharmacy Technician Program, I knew that it was going to bring me success. Not only has it taught me the skills necessary to be successful as a technician, but it has opened many doors for me as well.

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Advancement opportunities for a pharmacy technician

With additional experience and training, pharmacy technicians can advance into supervisory roles. Pharmacy technicians may also advance by moving into specialty roles such as hazardous compounding, specialty pharmacy, compounding, education, and research. With a substantial amount of formal education and training, some technicians go on to become pharmacists later in their careers.