Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Rougon, LA, two of them within 25. The closest is Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, 18 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,500 (Baton Rouge Community College). The shortest is South Louisiana Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.
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$36,120median pay in Louisiana
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Rougon
Phlebotomists in Louisiana earned a median of $36,120 a year ($17 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $9,110 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Louisiana's 3,410 phlebotomists earned between $30,900 and $44,130.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists nine hospitals within 25 miles of Rougon, LA:
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital New Roads · 8 miles
- Lane Regional Medical Center Zachary · 15 miles
- The General Baton Rouge · 18 miles
- West Feliciana Parish Hospital Saint Francisville · 19 miles
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the Lake Baton Rouge · 19 miles
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center Baton Rouge · 22 miles
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge · 24 miles
- Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge · 24 miles
Louisiana sets its own rule. Louisiana requires a phlebotomist certificate from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, unless you work for or under a Louisiana physician, or for a clinic run by a licensed provider, a hospital, a nursing home or another licensed health care facility, or a qualifying federally certified lab that trains you. Phlebotomy license requirements by state
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 Rougon
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Rougon, LA?
Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, about 18 miles away. Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Rougon, LA?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,500 at Baton Rouge Community College to $3,305 at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. 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 Rougon, LA?
South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (11 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Rougon, LA?
Yes. Baton Rouge Community College (Baton Rouge, evening), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Baton Rouge, evening) and South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Rougon, LA prepare you for certification?
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Baton Rouge Community College (NHA CPT), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (ASCP PBT) and South Louisiana Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Louisiana?
A median of $36,120 a year, or $17 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,410 phlebotomists in Louisiana. The national median was $45,230.