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Phlebotomy Classes Near Porter, IN

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Porter

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Porter, IN, three of them within 25. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, 10 miles away: a certificate that takes 2 semesters with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $2,250 (Triton College). The shortest is Gifted Hands Academy's 8 weeks non-credit course.

3programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$2,250lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$39,250median pay in Indiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Porter

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Porter, IN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Ivy Tech Community CollegeValparaiso, IN10Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN19Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN20Certificate8 wkYes
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL27Certificate8 wk100 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL33Certificate8 wk
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL36Certificate16 wk80 hr
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL39Certificate16 wk108 hr
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL44Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
Lake Michigan CollegeBenton Harbor, MI47Certificate100 hr

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Porter

Phlebotomists in Indiana earned a median of $39,250 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,980 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Indiana's 2,410 phlebotomists earned between $37,400 and $45,620.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists 12 hospitals within 25 miles of Porter, IN:

  • St Mary Medical Center Hobart · 11 miles
  • Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso · 12 miles
  • Franciscan Health Michigan City Michigan City · 12 miles
  • Methodist Hospitals Gary · 13 miles
  • Northwest Health-la Porte La Porte · 19 miles
  • St Catherine Hospital East Chicago · 20 miles
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point · 20 miles
  • Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point · 20 miles

Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.

Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Porter

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Porter, IN?

Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CT) takes 2 semesters and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Porter, IN?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $2,250 at Triton College to $5,500 at Gifted Hands Academy. 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 Porter, IN?

Gifted Hands Academy's Certified Phlebotomy Program takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. University of Saint Francis (1 semester) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Porter, IN?

Yes. Triton College (River Grove, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Porter, IN prepare you for certification?

Seven of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Gifted Hands Academy (NHA CPT), University of Saint Francis (NHA CPT), South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT) and City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NPA), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Indiana?

A median of $39,250 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,410 phlebotomists in Indiana. The national median was $45,230.

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