Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Suches, GA, one of them within 25. The closest is North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, 12 miles away: a certificate that takes can be completed in one semester. The shortest is Lanier Technical College's one semester certificate.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Technical College | Blairsville, GA | 12 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, NC | 28 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | 33 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes |
Phlebotomists in Georgia earned a median of $45,840 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $610 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Georgia's 5,280 phlebotomists earned between $36,750 and $50,250.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Suches, GA:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, about 12 miles away. Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician Certificate takes can be completed in one semester and includes a clinical externship.
Lanier Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician Fast Track Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. North Georgia Technical College (can be completed in one semester) is next.
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: North Georgia Technical College (ASCP PBT).
A median of $45,840 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,280 phlebotomists in Georgia. The national median was $45,230.
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