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Phlebotomy Classes Near Wheeler, IN

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.

4programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$2,250lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$39,250median pay in Indiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Wheeler

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Wheeler, IN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Ivy Tech Community CollegeValparaiso, IN7Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisCrown Point, IN11Certificate8 wkYes
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN16Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL23Certificate8 wk100 hr
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL31Certificate8 wk
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL36Certificate16 wk108 hr
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL37Certificate16 wk80 hr
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL45Non-credit coursefebYes$2,250
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL45CertificateYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Wheeler

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 Center Hobart · 4 miles
  • Northwest Health - Porter Valparaiso · 7 miles
  • Methodist Hospitals Gary · 11 miles
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point · 11 miles
  • Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point · 11 miles
  • Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point · 11 miles
  • Community Hospital Munster · 17 miles
  • Franciscan Health Munster Munster · 17 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 Wheeler

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.

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