Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
South Central College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes in Blue Earth County, MN
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Blue Earth County, MN. The closest is South Central College in Faribault, 43 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $690 (Anoka Technical College). The shortest is Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's about 3 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$690lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Blue Earth County
Phlebotomist Certificate
CertificateHybrid
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- Required internship
- Published cost
- $3,817 total (2025-26)
- Schedule
- Day
See Ridgewater College's program page: Phlebotomist Certificate
67 miles
Dakota County Technical College
DCTC Rosemount Campus, Rosemount, MN · #1 in Minnesota (71/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- 48-hour classroom portion within 6 weeks; 12-16 weeks overall
- Hours
- 48 classroom hours (4.0 CEUs)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $1,599 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Weekend
Dakota County Technical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
68 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Edina, Edina, MN · #13 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Certification Class
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- About 3 weeks (e.g., weekday morning class 9:00 AM-1:00 PM)
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,095 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Read Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's requirements: Phlebotomy Certification Class
75 miles
North Iowa Area Community College
NIACC Campus (Activity Center 106), Mason City, IA · #2 in Iowa (83/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybridASCP PBT
- Length
- Tuesdays 5-7 pm, September 15 - November 3, 2026, then clinical practicum
- Hours
- 40 hours of online learning and in-person lab, plus 100 hours of clinical practicum
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Schedule
- Evening
Open the North Iowa Area Community College course details: Phlebotomy
75 miles
American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute)
American Indian OIC, Minneapolis, MN · #11 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Length
- 12 weeks, Monday-Thursday
- Externship
- Hands-on clinical training
- Schedule
- Day
American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute): dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
76 miles
Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis, MN · #12 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Externship
- Lecture and practical training at HCMC
See Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Program
78 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN · #14 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Certification Class
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- About 3 weeks (e.g., weekday morning class 9:00 AM-1:00 PM)
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,095 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 43 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Ridgewater College | Hutchinson, MN | 62 | Certificate | Yes | $3,817 | |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 67 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 68 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 75 | Non-credit course | tuesdays 5-7 pm | 100 hr | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 75 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 76 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 78 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 78 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 79 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 82 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | 60 hr | $1,450 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 82 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways | Brooklyn Park, MN | 82 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 86 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 89 | Non-credit course | 12 sessions | $1,200 | |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | 92 | Non-credit course | 18 sessions | $690 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Blue Earth County
Phlebotomists in Minnesota earned a median of $46,000 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $770 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Minnesota's 2,090 phlebotomists earned between $43,600 and $48,760.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Blue Earth County, MN:
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato Mankato · 9 miles
- Madelia Health Madelia · 17 miles
- River's Edge Hospital & Clinic St Peter · 21 miles
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 Blue Earth County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Blue Earth County, MN?
South Central College in Faribault, about 43 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Blue Earth County, MN?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $690 at Anoka Technical College to $3,817 at Ridgewater 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 Blue Earth County, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Blue Earth County, MN?
Yes. Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (Edina, evening and weekend) and North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 8 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Blue Earth County, MN prepare you for certification?
Eight of the 16 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT), North Iowa Area Community College (ASCP PBT) and Saint Paul College (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Minnesota?
A median of $46,000 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,090 phlebotomists in Minnesota. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Blue Earth County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Rapidan 2 mi
- Decoria 6 mi
- South Bend 8 mi
- Mapleton 9 mi
- Lake Crystal 9 mi
- North Mankato 10 mi
- Mankato 10 mi
- Eagle Lake 13 mi
- Madison Lake 17 mi
- Madelia 18 mi
- Nicollet 18 mi
- Janesville 19 mi
Towns in Blue Earth County
- Mankato
- Eagle Lake
- Lake Crystal
- Mapleton
- Madison Lake
- Good Thunder
- Amboy
- Vernon Center
- Pemberton
- Garden City
- Saint Clair
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