Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Waters, MI, one of them within 25. The closest is Kirtland Community College in Grayling, 15 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
Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician
See North Central Michigan College's program page: Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
Mid Michigan College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI | 15 | Non-credit course | Yes | $2,430 | |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | 36 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | $1,890 |
| Mid Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | 47 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $1,575 |
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Waters, 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 15 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Course and includes a clinical externship.
Published prices within 50 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 50 miles. Mid Michigan College (9-10 weeks) is next.
Yes. Mid Michigan College (Traverse City, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kirtland Community College (AMT RPT), North Central Michigan College (NHA CPT) and Mid Michigan College (ASCP PBT).
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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