Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL, one of them within 25. The closest is Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, 15 miles away: a certificate that takes 8 weeks. The shortest is Emerald Coast Technical College's 5 weeks certificate.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | 15 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL | 28 | Certificate | |||
| Emerald Coast Technical College | DeFuniak Springs, FL | 41 | Certificate | 5 wk | $1,308 |
Phlebotomists in Florida earned a median of $40,230 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,000 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Florida's 10,220 phlebotomists earned between $37,250 and $45,820.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL, three 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.
Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, about 15 miles away. Phlebotomy certificate program takes 8 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
Emerald Coast Technical College's Phlebotomy takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Northwest Florida State College (8 weeks) is next.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Northwest Florida State College (NHA CPT) and Pensacola State College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT).
A median of $40,230 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 10,220 phlebotomists in Florida. The national median was $45,230.
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