How Much Do Phlebotomy Classes Cost?
54 accredited schools published a flat price for their phlebotomy program to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023–24. Tuition and fees plus books and supplies ranged from $615 to $20,550; the median was $2,060. The other 265 schools we list bill by the credit hour or did not report a program price.
Updated October 2026 · Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, program prices 2023–24
- Median program cost
- $2,060tuition, fees, books, supplies
- Lowest published price
- $615
- Highest published price
- $20,550
- Schools with a price
- 54of 319 listed
Phlebotomy Classes cost by type of school
| School type | Schools | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public | 26 | $1,387 | $615 | $3,805 |
| Private for-profit | 27 | $5,416 | $1,200 | $20,550 |
Only school types with at least 3 priced schools are shown. Public schools here are mostly community colleges and public career-technical centers.
Phlebotomy Classes cost by state
States with at least 3 schools that published a program price, lowest median first. "Schools listed" is the number of programs on that state's page; many of them charge by the credit hour instead of a flat price, so the two counts differ.
| State | Priced schools | Schools listed | Median | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Classes in Florida | 8 | 35 | $1,215 | $800 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in West Virginia | 4 | 7 | $1,457 | $955 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in Ohio | 11 | 34 | $1,889 | $860 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in California | 8 | 19 | $4,916 | $2,020 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in Arizona | 6 | 14 | $5,416 | $615 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in Texas | 3 | 7 | $5,416 | $1,400 |
| Phlebotomy Classes in Louisiana | 3 | 11 | $10,250 | $5,200 |
Fewer than 3 priced schools, so not ranked: Alaska, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Cheapest phlebotomy classes by published price
The 10 lowest total prices among the 54 schools that reported one for 2023–24, tuition and fees plus books and supplies, cheapest first. Prices change every year: confirm the current figure with the school, and use its net price calculator (linked on each school page) to estimate what you would pay after aid.
| # | School | Location | Total | Tuition & fees | Books & supplies | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GateWay Community College-Central City | Phoenix, AZ | $615 | $615 | — | 2 months |
| 2 | Dixie Technical College | Saint George, UT | $767 | $463 | $304 | 2 months |
| 3 | Lively Technical College | Tallahassee, FL | $800 | $680 | $120 | 2 months |
| 4 | Apollo Career Center | Lima, OH | $860 | $576 | $284 | 3 months |
| 5 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL | $930 | $680 | $250 | 6 weeks |
| 6 | Boone Career and Technical Center | Foster, WV | $955 | $855 | $100 | 6 months |
| 7 | Vantage Career Center | Van Wert, OH | $1,165 | $890 | $275 | 4 months |
| 8 | Pike County Joint Vocational School District | Piketon, OH | $1,183 | $995 | $188 | 5 months |
| 9 | Orange Technical College | Orlando, FL | $1,185 | $774 | $411 | 2 months |
| 10 | Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp | Hialeah, FL | $1,200 | $1,200 | — | 2 months |
Length is the schedule the school reported (54 of the 54 priced schools reported one).
What the price does and does not include
The figures on this page are what each school reported to IPEDS for its phlebotomy program: tuition and required fees, plus books and supplies. Schools that charge by the credit hour, such as many community colleges, report an annual tuition rate instead, which is why they are counted as listed but not priced.
Budget separately for the certification exam (common national certifications include NHA’s CPT, ASCP’s PBT, AMT’s RPT and NCCT’s NCPT), a background check, immunizations and a physical, uniforms and shoes, and transport to clinical sites. Ask each school for an itemized cost sheet; the ones that have a net price calculator link it on their school page here.
Ways to pay less
- Start with public schools. Community colleges and public career-technical centers had the lowest median price in this data ($1,387 at 26 schools). Check the state table above for the cheapest medians near you.
- Ask about federal student aid. Most schools in this data take part in federal student aid programs. Whether a short certificate qualifies depends on its length and the school, so ask the financial aid office before you enroll.
- Check your American Job Center. State workforce agencies fund training for in-demand occupations through local American Job Centers; ask whether your program is on the state's eligible training provider list.
- Ask employers. Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and pharmacy chains often pay for training or reimburse it after a hiring commitment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do phlebotomy classes cost?
Across 54 accredited schools that published a flat program price for 2023–24, tuition and fees plus books and supplies ranged from $615 to $20,550. The median was $2,060.
Is it cheaper to train at a public college?
In this data, yes. The median price at 26 public schools (community colleges and career-technical centers) was $1,387, versus $5,416 at 27 for-profit schools: a difference of $4,029. Public programs can have waiting lists and admission deadlines, so apply early.
What does the published price include?
Schools report the price of the whole program to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS): tuition and required fees, plus books and supplies. It does not include living costs, and it usually leaves out the certification exam fee, background check, immunizations and uniforms unless the school counts them as supplies. Ask for an itemized cost sheet before you enroll.
Does the price include the phlebotomist exam?
Usually not. Common national certifications include NHA’s CPT, ASCP’s PBT, AMT’s RPT and NCCT’s NCPT, and the testing vendor charges its own fee. Some schools build the first attempt into their supplies figure; most do not.
How long do phlebotomy classes take?
Among the schools that reported a schedule, the median program length is about 13 weeks of full-time study. Many phlebotomy programs are short certificates, often a few weeks to a few months, including a required number of supervised blood draws.