Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elrod, AL, one of them within 25. The closest is Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, 17 miles away with a 80-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,025 (Bevill State Community College). The shortest is East Mississippi Community College's 8 weeks non-credit course.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 17 | Non-credit course | 80 hr | $2,109 | |
| Bevill State Community College | Fayette, AL | 30 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | $1,025 | |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | 49 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | 100 hr |
Phlebotomists in Alabama earned a median of $37,220 a year ($18 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $8,010 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Alabama's 2,350 phlebotomists earned between $35,430 and $41,600.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Elrod, AL, one of them general or critical-access hospitals:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a 80-hour externship.
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,025 at Bevill State Community College to $2,109 at Shelton State Community College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
East Mississippi Community College's Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Bevill State Community College (12 weeks) is next.
Yes. Bevill State Community College (Fayette, evening) and East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shelton State Community College (NHA CPT) and Bevill State Community College (ASPT).
A median of $37,220 a year, or $18 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,350 phlebotomists in Alabama. The national median was $45,230.
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