Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Wheeler
Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Wheeler, IN, four of them within 25. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, 7 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 University of Saint Francis's 1 semester certificate.
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 Wheeler, IN:
St Mary Medical CenterHobart · 4 miles
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso · 7 miles
Methodist HospitalsGary · 11 miles
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point · 11 miles
Pinnacle HospitalCrown Point · 11 miles
Uchicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point · 11 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Wheeler, IN?
Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, about 7 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CT) takes 2 semesters and includes a 100-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Wheeler, 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 Wheeler, 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 Wheeler, IN?
Yes. Triton College (River Grove, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Wheeler, IN prepare you for certification?
Seven of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Saint Francis (NHA CPT), Gifted Hands Academy (NHA CPT), South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT) and Moraine Valley Community College (ASCP PBT), 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.