Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the county's center
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Bell County, KY, one of them within 25. The closest is Walters State Community College in New Tazewell, 21 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 10 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $760 (Roane State Community College). The shortest is Roane State Community College's 9 weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomists in Kentucky earned a median of $42,480 a year ($20 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,750 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Kentucky's 2,500 phlebotomists earned between $37,960 and $46,130.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Bell County, KY:
Pineville Community Health CenterPineville · 5 miles
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Bell County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Bell County, KY?
Walters State Community College in New Tazewell, about 21 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Bell County, KY?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $760 at Roane State Community College to $1,500 at Walters State Community College. 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 Bell County, KY?
Roane State Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 9 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Walters State Community College (10 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Bell County, KY?
Yes. Walters State Community College (New Tazewell, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Bell County, KY prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Walters State Community College (NHA CPT) and Roane State Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Kentucky?
A median of $42,480 a year, or $20 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,500 phlebotomists in Kentucky. The national median was $45,230.