How much does phlebotomy training cost?
Most phlebotomy programs cost $700 to $3,000 and take 4 to 12 weeks. A national certification exam adds about $125 to $145. Community college programs often cost less than private schools, and WIOA can pay for the whole program if you qualify.
The federal list of approved training shows 1,332 phlebotomy programs across 49 states. The table below shows how many your state has, how long they run, and the best job result, so you can ask the right schools for a price.
Phlebotomy programs by state
| State | Approved programs | Typical length | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | 15 weeks | 86% working after, Taite Healthcare Training, LLC |
| Alaska | 3 | 15 weeks | 94% working after, Charter College |
| Arizona | 30 | 13 weeks | 100% working after, Pima Medical Institute |
| Arkansas | 29 | 12 weeks | 87% working after, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) |
| California | 59 | 11 weeks | 100% working after, GROSSMONT ADULT SCHOOL |
| Colorado | 8 | 15 weeks | 67% working after, Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Colorado Springs |
| Connecticut | 23 | 5 weeks | 100% working after, Excel Academy, LLC |
| Delaware | 9 | 5 weeks | 98% working after, Sussex Tech Adult Division |
| District of Columbia | none listed | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | 59 | 12 weeks | 94% working after, Charlotte Technical College |
| Georgia | 48 | 10 weeks | 98% working after, INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE, LLC |
| Hawaii | 2 | 10 weeks | 81% working after, MedCerts LLC dba MedCerts |
| Idaho | 6 | n/a | 73% working after, College of Southern Idaho - Workforce Training |
| Illinois | 65 | 14 weeks | n/a |
| Indiana | 79 | 35 weeks | 91% working after, In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education |
| Iowa | 16 | 14 weeks | 86% working after, Des Moines Area Community College |
| Kansas | 12 | 14 weeks | 100% working after, Bethel House Training Insitute |
| Kentucky | 17 | 2 weeks | 76% working after, The Medical Institute of Kentucky |
| Louisiana | 65 | 8 weeks | 100% working after, Medical Education LLC |
| Maine | 13 | n/a | 96% working after, Northeast Technical Institute - Auburn |
| Maryland | 13 | 12 weeks | 95% working after, Carroll Community College |
| Massachusetts | 27 | 12 weeks | 58% working after, American Training Inc |
| Michigan | 62 | 12 weeks | 100% working after, Premier Medical Academy LLC |
| Minnesota | 14 | 30 weeks | 86% working after, Central Lakes College |
| Mississippi | 14 | 10 weeks | 100% working after, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College-District Wide |
| Missouri | 41 | 11 weeks | 100% working after, Midwest Technical Institute |
| Montana | 13 | 30 weeks | n/a |
| Nebraska | 8 | 18 weeks | 64% working after, Southeast Community College |
| Nevada | 15 | 15 weeks | 83% working after, Northwest Career College |
| New Hampshire | 11 | 12 weeks | 69% working after, My CNA Now LLC |
| New Jersey | 22 | n/a | 71% working after, Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus |
| New Mexico | 9 | 16 weeks | 78% working after, Pinnacle Institute |
| New York | 69 | 10 weeks | 100% working after, CMEDTRAINING |
| North Carolina | 69 | 16 weeks | 100% working after, Wilkes Community College |
| North Dakota | 1 | 6 weeks | n/a |
| Ohio | 123 | 13 weeks | 100% working after, Ternion Training and Education Centers - Toledo |
| Oklahoma | none listed | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 7 | 16 weeks | 100% working after, Clackamas Community College |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | 15 weeks | 93% working after, LANCASTER COUNTY CAREER & |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 13 weeks | 73% working after, American Safety Programs and Training |
| South Carolina | 11 | 11 weeks | 87% working after, Professional Medical Training Center |
| South Dakota | 4 | 16 weeks | 24% working after, Southeast Technical College |
| Tennessee | 37 | 10 weeks | 90% working after, TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AT JACKSON |
| Texas | 54 | 6 weeks | 100% working after, Frank Phillips College |
| Utah | 10 | 10 weeks | 34% working after, DAVIS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ALL LOCATIONS |
| Vermont | 8 | 13 weeks | 57% working after, MedCerts |
| Virginia | 46 | 10 weeks | 100% working after, AlliedRx Institute of Healthcare |
| Washington | 28 | 8 weeks | 84% working after, Pima Medical Institute - Renton |
| West Virginia | 6 | 7 weeks | 100% working after, Ohio Phlebotomy Training Center |
| Wisconsin | 19 | 16 weeks | 93% working after, ALLIANCE HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE LLC |
| Wyoming | 6 | 14 weeks | 75% working after, Central Wyoming College |
Phlebotomy programs on each state's approved training list. From the federal Eligible Training Provider data (U.S. Department of Labor, September 2026). "Best result" is the highest share working in the second quarter after leaving, among programs with at least 10 people finished. The federal list does not carry a reliable price per student, so ask each school for its price in writing. Oklahoma does not send its list to the federal index. Tap a state for its approved schools and how to apply there.
What the price covers
Usually included: Tuition, the textbook, scrubs, the background check and drug screen the clinical site requires, immunization titers, and the certification exam fee.
Exam and license fees: NHA CPT $125, ASCP PBT $145, plus state certification fees in the four licensing states.
How long it takes: 4 to 12 weeks standalone; 8 to 20 weeks in a patient care technician bundle.
Ask each school for its full price in writing, including books, uniforms, background checks, and exam fees, so you compare the same thing.
How to get phlebotomy training for free
- WIOA. If you qualify, a WIOA training account pays an approved school directly, usually including the certification exam. The free Navigator checks your eligibility in about a minute.
- Hospitals and plasma centers. Some health systems train and hire phlebotomists in one step, and some plasma centers train new hires on the job. Ask hospitals near you before you pay a school.
- Workforce Pell. In states with approved short programs, a Workforce Pell Grant can pay for a phlebotomy program at a college if it runs at least 8 weeks and 150 clock hours.
WIOA is a grant, not a loan. You apply at your local American Job Center. The WIOA phlebotomy guide covers what boards pay for, and how to apply for WIOA walks through the steps.