District of Columbia · Checked November 2026

Phlebotomy Schools and Classes in District of Columbia

What Are the Best Phlebotomy Schools in District of Columbia?

University of the District of Columbia Community College in Washington ranks first among 1 school with phlebotomy training in District of Columbia, scoring 25 of 100. One program runs at 1 school in Washington. Phlebotomists in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,980 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Researched and edited by Taylor Rupe · Updated November 12, 2026

1Schools in District of Columbia

1Programs

0With an Externship

$51,980Median Pay (BLS May 2025)

Top Picks in District of Columbia by What You Need

Pick	School	Score
Best overall	University of the District of Columbia Community CollegeWashington · Non-credit course	25

District of Columbia Phlebotomy Schools, Ranked

Ranked by highest score first. The score (out of 100) adds hands-on practice (35), certification prep (25), published cost (25) and the school's federal track record in phlebotomy (15), each from the school's own pages or IPEDS; a part a program has no figure for is left out and the rest are rescaled. One program per school; programs not admitting students are left out.

#1 · 25/100

University of the District of Columbia Community College

Washington, DC

Phlebotomy Technician (Healthcare Pathway)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT

Best for: a simple path into lab work

University of the District of Columbia Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician (Healthcare Pathway), on the school's site

Every Phlebotomy Program in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 1 non-credit course. Each row links to the school's own program page.

From each school's own program page, checked November 2026. Cost is the published price or the school's stated rate. Classes are on campus unless marked hybrid. Other blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
Program	Credential	Hybrid or schedule	Length	Externship	Cost
University of the District of Columbia Community College: Phlebotomy Technician (Healthcare Pathway)Washington	Non-credit course

How the District of Columbia Programs Are Scored

Each District of Columbia program is scored out of 100 from figures on the school's own pages and federal data. A part a program has no figure for is left out and the others are rescaled, so a missing fact never counts against it.

Part	Weight	What it measures
Hands-on practice	35	The clinical externship or practicum the program states. 80 or more stated hours scores full marks; a clinical part without stated hours scores 20 of 35; no clinical part scores 0. National exams require documented venipunctures, and an externship is where most students complete them.
Certification prep	25	15 points when the program's page names a national phlebotomy exam (NHA, ASCP, AMT, NCCT, ASPT or NPA) or California's CPT I, and 10 more when the exam fee or a voucher is included.
Cost	25	The whole-program price the school publishes, ranked against every priced program. Per-credit rates are never multiplied out.
Track record	15	Phlebotomy awards the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2022-23 (IPEDS, CIP 51.1009), on a log scale that reaches full marks at 50.

The full ranking method

Phlebotomy Certification in District of Columbia

Most phlebotomy employers in District of Columbia hire for a national certification. Among the District of Columbia programs here, 1 prepare you for the NHA CPT. Each exam needs a training program and a set number of supervised draws, or work experience.

The national certifications compared · States that license phlebotomists

Phlebotomist Salary in District of Columbia

$46,010Bottom Tenth

$51,980Median

$57,250Top Tenth

180Phlebotomists Employed

District of Columbia's median of $51,980 is $6,750 above the national median of $45,230, number 2 of 51 states and DC. Annual wages for phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), BLS OEWS May 2025.

Phlebotomy Classes Near District of Columbia Cities

Each city page lists the programs you can reach, nearest first, with the distance measured from the city. The figure after a city is how many schools have a campus within 50 miles.

Washington 13

Phlebotomy Training by District of Columbia County

District of Columbia

Phlebotomy Schools in States Near District of Columbia

Questions About Phlebotomy Classes in District of Columbia

What Is the Best Phlebotomy School in District of Columbia?

Phlebotomy Technician (Healthcare Pathway) at University of the District of Columbia Community College ranks first with a score of 25 of 100. The score weighs externship hours, certification prep, published cost and the school's federal track record. How the score works.

How Many Phlebotomy Programs Are in District of Columbia?

1 at 1 school, each checked on the school's own site in November 2026. Washington (1) has the most.

How Do You Become a Phlebotomist in District of Columbia?

Finish a phlebotomy program (1 run in District of Columbia), complete the supervised blood draws it requires, and pass a national certification exam such as the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT. Every step in order.

Which District of Columbia Programs Prepare You for Certification?

1 name the NHA CPT on their own pages. How the certifications compare.

How Much Do Phlebotomists Make in District of Columbia?

A median of $51,980 a year ($25 an hour), with the bottom tenth earning $46,010 and the top tenth $57,250, across 180 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The national median is $45,230. Pay in every state.

Rankings and Guides

Sources

Official program pages of the 1 District of Columbia school listed, checked November 2026
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.1009 (phlebotomy)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Phlebotomists, state estimates
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer files (place and county locations)