Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Taylor, LA. The closest is Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, 34 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses and the clinical component. Published prices nearby start at $1,388 (Panola College). The shortest is Texarkana College's 12 weeks non-credit course.
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$1,388lowest published cost
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$36,120median pay in Louisiana
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Taylor
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Taylor, LA:
- Bienville Medical Center Arcadia · 17 miles
- Minden Medical Center Minden · 21 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 Taylor
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Taylor, LA?
Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, about 34 miles away. Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) takes two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses and the clinical component and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Taylor, LA?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,388 at Panola College to $1,865 at Texarkana 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 Taylor, LA?
Texarkana College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 12 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Southern University at Shreveport (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Taylor, LA?
Yes. Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening), Panola College (Carthage, evening) and Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Taylor, LA prepare you for certification?
Five of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Bossier Parish Community College (ASCP PBT), South Arkansas College (NHA CPT), Panola College (NHA CPT) and Texarkana College (NHA CPT), and others.
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.