Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Burdine
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Burdine, KY, one of them within 25. The closest is Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, 25 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. Published prices nearby start at $778 (Virginia Highlands Community College). The shortest is Northeast State Community College's 11 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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Burdine, KY:
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Burdine, KY?
Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, about 25 miles away. Phlebotomy, CSC (221-151-02) takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Burdine, KY?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $778 at Virginia Highlands Community College to $1,500 at Northeast 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 Burdine, KY?
Northeast State Community College's Certified Phlebotomy Technician takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Big Sandy Community and Technical College (12 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Burdine, KY?
Yes. Northeast State Community College (Kingsport, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Burdine, KY prepare you for certification?
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mountain Empire Community College (NPA), Northeast State Community College (NHA CPT) and Virginia Highlands 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.