Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Colusa
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Colusa, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, 17 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester with a 48-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,045 (Carl Sandburg College). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria's 5 weeks certificate.
Phlebotomists in Illinois earned a median of $46,010 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $780 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Illinois's 7,910 phlebotomists earned between $39,710 and $49,720.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Colusa, IL:
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Colusa, IL?
Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate takes one semester and includes a 48-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Colusa, IL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,045 at Carl Sandburg College to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Colusa, IL?
Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (5 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Colusa, IL?
Yes. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (Muscatine, evening), Pike-Lincoln Technical Center (Eolia, evening) and Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Colusa, IL prepare you for certification?
Five of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Carl Sandburg College (ASCP PBT), Indian Hills Community College (NHA CPT), Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT) and Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Illinois?
A median of $46,010 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 7,910 phlebotomists in Illinois. The national median was $45,230.