Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
Diploma
- Hours
- 4 credits
- Published cost
- $707 total
Western Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
Phlebotomy Classes Near Houston, MN
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Houston, MN, one of them within 25. The closest is Western Technical College in La Crosse, 18 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $707 (Western Technical College). The shortest is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science's 9 weeks certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$707lowest published cost
9 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Houston
48 miles
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Rochester, MN · #2 in Minnesota (67/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
CertificateHybridNHA CPTASCP PBT
- Length
- 9 weeks
- Externship
- Clinical experience drawing samples from patients in Mayo Clinic outpatient and hospital settings
- Sticks required
- At least 100 venipunctures in the outpatient setting before moving to the hospital setting
71 miles
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore Campus, Fennimore, WI · #10 in Wisconsin (25/100)
Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor (Technical Diploma)
DiplomaOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Two courses taken in the same semester
- Hours
- 3 credits (Basic Lab Skills 1 credit; Phlebotomy 2 credits)
Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor Technical Diploma
DiplomaOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- 1 semester, part time (two courses taken in the same semester)
- Hours
- 3 credits
- Published cost
- $745.61 total
92 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
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
South Central College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
DiplomaOn campus
- Hours
- 6 credits
- Externship
- Practicum at a regional healthcare facility
- Published cost
- $1,428.27 total
See Mid-State Technical College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | 18 | Diploma | $707 | ||
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 48 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | 71 | Diploma | two courses taken in the same semester | ||
| Madison Area Technical College | Reedsburg, WI | 80 | Diploma | 16 wk | $746 | |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 92 | Non-credit course | tuesdays 5-7 pm | 100 hr | |
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 93 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Mid-State Technical College | Marshfield, WI | 93 | Diploma | Yes | $1,428 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Houston
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Houston, MN:
- Winona Health Services Winona · 20 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 Houston
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Houston, MN?
Western Technical College in La Crosse, about 18 miles away. Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Houston, MN?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $707 at Western Technical College to $1,428 at Mid-State Technical 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 Houston, MN?
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science's Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program takes 9 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Madison Area Technical College (1 semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Houston, MN?
Yes. North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Houston, MN prepare you for certification?
Five of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (ASCP PBT), Madison Area Technical College (ASCP PBT) and North Iowa Area Community College (ASCP PBT), 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.
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