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Phlebotomy Classes Near You

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and donations. They work in hospitals, labs, blood donor centers and doctors’ offices. Below are 319 accredited schools that graduated Phlebotomy students in 2023–24, organized by state and city.

Updated October 2026 · Sources: IPEDS, BLS

Schools
319in 42 states
Graduates 2023–24
9,347
Median program cost
$2,06054 schools reporting
U.S. median pay
$45,230$21.75/hr

Phlebotomy Classes by state

StateSchoolsGraduatesMedian pay
Phlebotomy Classes in Alaska355$45,900
Phlebotomy Classes in Arizona14568$46,260
Phlebotomy Classes in Arkansas13245$37,450
Phlebotomy Classes in California19997$56,040
Phlebotomy Classes in Colorado11420$47,180
Phlebotomy Classes in Connecticut114$45,820
Phlebotomy Classes in Delaware123$48,110
Phlebotomy Classes in Florida351,253$40,230
Phlebotomy Classes in Georgia19375$45,840
Phlebotomy Classes in Illinois21642$46,010
Phlebotomy Classes in Indiana1180$39,250
Phlebotomy Classes in Iowa218$38,240
Phlebotomy Classes in Kansas7121$39,100
Phlebotomy Classes in Louisiana11216$36,120
Phlebotomy Classes in Maine225$45,640
Phlebotomy Classes in Massachusetts571$50,170
Phlebotomy Classes in Michigan799$39,860
Phlebotomy Classes in Minnesota10185$46,000
Phlebotomy Classes in Mississippi380$36,290
Phlebotomy Classes in Missouri251$43,120
Phlebotomy Classes in Montana28$45,470
Phlebotomy Classes in Nevada4699$45,760
Phlebotomy Classes in New Hampshire13$48,660
Phlebotomy Classes in New Jersey2124$48,650
Phlebotomy Classes in New Mexico8204$42,910
Phlebotomy Classes in New York451$50,530
Phlebotomy Classes in North Carolina678$43,330
Phlebotomy Classes in Ohio34507$39,770
Phlebotomy Classes in Oklahoma570$39,030
Phlebotomy Classes in Oregon212$49,160
Phlebotomy Classes in Pennsylvania787$43,910
Phlebotomy Classes in Rhode Island116$46,380
Phlebotomy Classes in South Carolina5117$39,010
Phlebotomy Classes in South Dakota222$39,560
Phlebotomy Classes in Tennessee3136$38,550
Phlebotomy Classes in Texas7254$40,450
Phlebotomy Classes in Utah7553$40,630
Phlebotomy Classes in Virginia332$46,340
Phlebotomy Classes in Washington14481$48,880
Phlebotomy Classes in West Virginia7109$39,250
Phlebotomy Classes in Wisconsin7141$46,470
Phlebotomy Classes in Wyoming15$38,180

Top cities for phlebotomy classes

Largest Phlebotomy programs in the U.S.

SchoolLocationGraduates
Northwest Career CollegeLas Vegas, NV577
Mountainland Technical CollegeLehi, UT194
Contra Costa Medical Career CollegeAntioch, CA186
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN180
Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO153
Davis Technical CollegeKaysville, UT141
Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ136
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA129
Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield, IL126
Escondido Adult SchoolEscondido, CA123

How to become a phlebotomist

  1. Complete a phlebotomy training program with classroom instruction and supervised venipunctures.
  2. Pass a national certification exam. Most employers ask for one even where the state doesn’t.
  3. In CA, LA, NV or WA, apply for the state certificate or license as well.
  4. Keep certification current with continuing education.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to become a phlebotomist?

Many phlebotomy programs are short certificates, often a few weeks to a few months, including a required number of supervised blood draws.

What certification do phlebotomists need?

Most states do not require a license; California, Louisiana, Nevada and Washington do require state certification or licensure. Common national certifications include NHA’s CPT, ASCP’s PBT, AMT’s RPT and NCCT’s NCPT.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost?

Across 54 schools that published a program price, tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $615 to $20,550, with a median of $2,060.

How much do phlebotomists make?

The U.S. median wage for phlebotomists was $45,230 a year ($21.75/hour) in May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,780; the top 10% earned over $58,780.

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