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Phlebotomy Classes Near Thayer, IN

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Thayer, IN, two of them within 25. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Crown Point, 16 miles away: a certificate that takes 2 semesters with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is University of Saint Francis's 1 semester certificate.

2programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$39,250median pay in Indiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Thayer

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Thayer, IN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCrown Point, IN16Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN16Certificate8 wkYes
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL28CertificateYes
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN29Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL33Certificate8 wk100 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL42Certificate8 wk
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL45Certificate16 wk108 hr
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL49Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Thayer

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 seven hospitals within 25 miles of Thayer, IN:

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer Rensselaer · 17 miles
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point · 17 miles
  • Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point · 17 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point · 17 miles
  • Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso · 24 miles
  • Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer · 24 miles
  • St Mary Medical Center Hobart · 25 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 Thayer

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Thayer, IN?

Ivy Tech Community College in Crown Point, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CT) takes 2 semesters and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Thayer, IN?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,699 at Joliet Junior 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 Thayer, IN?

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

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

Yes. Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Thayer, IN prepare you for certification?

Six of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Saint Francis (NHA CPT), Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), Gifted Hands Academy (NHA CPT) and South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), 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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