One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Melvin, IA. The closest is Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Luverne, 40 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters for the academic portion. The shortest is Southeast Technical College's one semester certificate.
Luverne Campus, Luverne, MN · #16 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate
Sioux Falls Campus (Terrence Sullivan Health Science Center), Sioux Falls, SD · #3 in South Dakota (40/100)
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate
See Southeast Technical College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate
Brookings Main Campus, Brookings, SD · #4 in South Dakota (27/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate (Undergraduate)
South Dakota State University admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate (Undergraduate)
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Luverne, MN | 40 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | 63 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | 92 | Certificate |
Phlebotomists in Iowa earned a median of $38,240 a year ($18 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $6,990 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Iowa's 1,100 phlebotomists earned between $37,270 and $44,120.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Melvin, IA:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Luverne, about 40 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate takes two semesters for the academic portion and includes a clinical externship.
Southeast Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Minnesota West Community and Technical College (two semesters for the academic portion) is next.
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Dakota State University (ASCP PBT).
A median of $38,240 a year, or $18 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,100 phlebotomists in Iowa. The national median was $45,230.
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