Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Samantha, AL, one of them within 25. The closest is Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, 11 miles away with a 80-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,000 (Jefferson State Community College). The shortest is Bevill State Community College's 12 weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomy Technician
Shelton State Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Needles, Scrubs, & Gloves - 12-Week Phlebotomy Class
Shelby-Hoover Campus, Birmingham, AL · #5 in Alabama (62/100)
Phlebotomy Certification - MLT
Jefferson State Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certification - MLT · 1 more program on the Alabama page
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 11 | Non-credit course | 80 hr | $2,109 | |
| Bevill State Community College | Fayette, AL | 35 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | $1,025 | |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 44 | Certificate | 48 hr | $1,000 |
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 Samantha, 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 11 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a 80-hour externship.
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,000 at Jefferson 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.
Yes. Bevill State Community College (Fayette, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shelton State Community College (NHA CPT), Bevill State Community College (ASPT) and Jefferson State Community College (NHA CPT).
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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