One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Arlington, CO. The closest is Otero College in La Junta, 31 miles away: a certificate that takes 2 semesters with a 105-hour externship.
Phlebotomy Certificate
Otero College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
See Pueblo Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Certificate
Pikes Peak State College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero College | La Junta, CO | 31 | Certificate | 8 wk | 105 hr | |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | 68 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | 82 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes |
Phlebotomists in Colorado earned a median of $47,180 a year ($23 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,950 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Colorado's 2,420 phlebotomists earned between $44,660 and $49,520.
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Otero College in La Junta, about 31 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate takes 2 semesters and includes a 105-hour externship.
Otero College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes 2 semesters, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Pueblo Community College (1 semester) is next.
Yes. Pueblo Community College (Pueblo, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Otero College (ASCP PBT) and Pikes Peak State College (AMT RPT).
A median of $47,180 a year, or $23 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,420 phlebotomists in Colorado. The national median was $45,230.
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