Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Higgins Lake, MI, one of them within 25. The closest is Kirtland Community College in Grayling, 19 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,575 (Mid Michigan College). The shortest is North Central Michigan College's 4 weeks non-credit course.
Health Sciences Center, Grayling campus, Grayling, MI · #9 in Michigan (45/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Course
Kirtland Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Course
Harrison Campus (Technical Education Center), Harrison, MI · #7 in Michigan (53/100)
Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
See Mid Michigan College's program page: Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
Delta College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician
Read North Central Michigan College's requirements: Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI | 19 | Non-credit course | Yes | $2,430 | |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison, MI | 25 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $1,575 |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | 67 | Certificate | 16 wk | $1,700 | |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | 68 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | $1,890 |
Phlebotomists in Michigan earned a median of $39,860 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,370 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Michigan's 3,540 phlebotomists earned between $37,870 and $45,760.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Higgins Lake, MI:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Kirtland Community College in Grayling, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Course and includes a clinical externship.
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,575 at Mid Michigan College to $2,430 at Kirtland Community College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
North Central Michigan College's Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician takes 4 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Mid Michigan College (9-10 weeks) is next.
Yes. Mid Michigan College (Harrison, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Four of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kirtland Community College (AMT RPT), Mid Michigan College (ASCP PBT), Delta College (AMT RPT) and North Central Michigan College (NHA CPT).
A median of $39,860 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,540 phlebotomists in Michigan. The national median was $45,230.
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